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 | $173.85 | 5.147% | $182.7981 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #2 | $150.45 | 5.307% | $158.4344 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
Purchase #3 | $172.75 | 7.328% | $185.4091 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #4 | $135.99 | 12.625% | $153.1587 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
Purchase #5 | $158.64 | 10.594% | $175.4463 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 12.731% | $273.1923 | $273.19 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
Purchase #7 | $39.28 | 11.686% | $43.8703 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.30 | $1,172.3092 | $1,172.31 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.30 |