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 | $118.92 | 6.441% | $126.5796 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
Purchase #2 | $133.36 | 6.740% | $142.3485 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $16.87 | 3.450% | $17.452 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #4 | $188.76 | 12.164% | $211.7208 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
Purchase #5 | $137.56 | 5.250% | $144.7819 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #6 | $161.95 | 8.430% | $175.6024 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #7 | $216.74 | 5.656% | $228.9988 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.16 | $1,047.4840 | $1,047.48 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.50 |