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 | $174.39 | 7.448% | $187.3786 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #2 | $81.59 | 3.791% | $84.6831 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $191.98 | 3.771% | $199.2196 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
Purchase #4 | $34.58 | 7.725% | $37.2513 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #5 | $150.84 | 13.588% | $171.3361 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
Purchase #6 | $205.34 | 8.315% | $222.414 | $222.41 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
Purchase #7 | $151.81 | 9.485% | $166.2092 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.53 | $1,068.4919 | $1,068.49 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.50 |