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 | $185.88 | 9.500% | $203.5386 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 4.222% | $166.3592 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
Purchase #3 | $75.71 | 3.654% | $78.4764 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $140.77 | 12.237% | $157.996 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #5 | $174.92 | 7.681% | $188.3556 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #6 | $156.81 | 6.114% | $166.3974 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #7 | $68.74 | 13.728% | $78.1766 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.45 | $1,039.2998 | $1,039.32 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 |