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 | $165.45 | 6.471% | $176.1563 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
Purchase #2 | $69.44 | 5.718% | $73.4106 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.78 | 12.351% | $275.0128 | $275.01 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Purchase #4 | $19.98 | 4.727% | $20.9245 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #5 | $234.59 | 13.300% | $265.7905 | $265.79 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
Purchase #6 | $104.64 | 11.857% | $117.0472 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
Purchase #7 | $196.91 | 6.537% | $209.782 | $209.78 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.79 | $1,138.1239 | $1,138.12 | $1,138.10 | $1,138.10 |