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 | $185.88 | 8.419% | $201.5292 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 8.640% | $16.8609 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.38 | 3.780% | $150.8754 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #4 | $235.77 | 4.683% | $246.8111 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #5 | $145.70 | 4.282% | $151.9389 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
Purchase #6 | $122.76 | 3.587% | $127.1634 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #7 | $236.72 | 12.235% | $265.6827 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.73 | $1,160.8616 | $1,160.86 | $1,160.90 | $1,160.90 |