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 | $161.65 | 3.570% | $167.4209 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.74 | 9.648% | $123.6172 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #3 | $188.30 | 5.630% | $198.9013 | $198.90 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
Purchase #4 | $40.58 | 12.498% | $45.6517 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
Purchase #5 | $117.71 | 6.582% | $125.4577 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
Purchase #6 | $200.67 | 7.377% | $215.4734 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #7 | $193.96 | 8.261% | $209.983 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.61 | $1,086.5052 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.60 |