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 | $170.86 | 4.673% | $178.8443 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #2 | $138.68 | 3.331% | $143.2994 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #3 | $195.36 | 8.756% | $212.4657 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.70 | 4.598% | $90.6865 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #5 | $12.27 | 8.508% | $13.3139 | $13.31 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.43 | 13.502% | $254.7325 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
Purchase #7 | $200.29 | 11.786% | $223.8962 | $223.90 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.59 | $1,117.2385 | $1,117.24 | $1,117.25 | $1,117.20 |