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 | $158.25 | 4.578% | $165.4947 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.92 | 6.710% | $243.2134 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
Purchase #3 | $20.62 | 13.551% | $23.4142 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
Purchase #4 | $94.77 | 10.222% | $104.4574 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #5 | $158.43 | 8.614% | $172.0772 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #6 | $108.74 | 7.551% | $116.951 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.90 | 4.156% | $260.2858 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.63 | $1,085.8937 | $1,085.89 | $1,085.90 | $1,086.00 |