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 | $145.77 | 10.727% | $161.4067 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
Purchase #2 | $170.58 | 8.759% | $185.5211 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #3 | $116.54 | 3.177% | $120.2425 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
Purchase #4 | $182.73 | 12.811% | $206.1395 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.96 | 8.452% | $161.5501 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
Purchase #6 | $140.63 | 6.211% | $149.3645 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
Purchase #7 | $19.30 | 4.349% | $20.1394 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.51 | $1,004.3638 | $1,004.36 | $1,004.35 | $1,004.30 |