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 | $162.33 | 7.198% | $174.0145 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.25 | 10.647% | $185.0571 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $143.86 | 12.325% | $161.5907 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #4 | $147.42 | 8.757% | $160.3296 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.44 | 13.659% | $217.5888 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #6 | $211.95 | 5.371% | $223.3338 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
Purchase #7 | $159.79 | 4.230% | $166.5491 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.04 | $1,288.4636 | $1,288.46 | $1,288.50 | $1,288.40 |