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 | $159.47 | 4.585% | $166.7817 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.97 | 12.516% | $111.3571 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $171.38 | 9.321% | $187.3543 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.90 | 4.808% | $144.5302 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #5 | $150.54 | 6.659% | $160.5645 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #6 | $221.50 | 10.231% | $244.1617 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
Purchase #7 | $127.42 | 9.481% | $139.5007 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.18 | $1,154.2502 | $1,154.24 | $1,154.25 | $1,154.40 |