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 | $167.35 | 7.375% | $179.6921 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #2 | $80.87 | 4.204% | $84.2698 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
Purchase #3 | $67.43 | 3.483% | $69.7786 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
Purchase #4 | $158.46 | 6.526% | $168.8011 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #5 | $120.56 | 12.182% | $135.2466 | $135.25 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
Purchase #6 | $148.39 | 6.801% | $158.482 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $190.81 | 5.647% | $201.585 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.87 | $997.8552 | $997.86 | $997.90 | $997.90 |