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 | $159.54 | 6.816% | $170.4142 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.92 | 6.732% | $40.4728 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.72 | 5.633% | $88.4359 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #4 | $248.79 | 5.260% | $261.8764 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $60.72 | 3.740% | $62.9909 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
Purchase #6 | $155.88 | 5.534% | $164.5064 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #7 | $133.44 | 4.452% | $139.3807 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $880.01 | $928.0773 | $928.08 | $928.10 | $928.10 |