Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $160.41 | 3.345% | $165.7757 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #2 | $102.88 | 4.123% | $107.1217 | $107.12 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
Purchase #3 | $126.70 | 3.273% | $130.8469 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
Purchase #4 | $161.72 | 11.666% | $180.5863 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #5 | $30.36 | 6.186% | $32.2381 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
Purchase #6 | $159.35 | 7.348% | $171.059 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
Purchase #7 | $240.72 | 5.706% | $254.4555 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.14 | $1,042.0832 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.10 |