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 | $161.31 | 5.364% | $169.9627 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $124.74 | 6.712% | $133.1125 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
Purchase #3 | $150.51 | 4.739% | $157.6427 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
Purchase #4 | $113.70 | 11.751% | $127.0609 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
Purchase #5 | $107.28 | 4.796% | $112.4251 | $112.43 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
Purchase #6 | $227.37 | 7.475% | $244.3659 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $250.25 | 5.605% | $264.2765 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.16 | $1,208.8463 | $1,208.85 | $1,208.85 | $1,208.90 |