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 | $221.73 | 6.388% | $235.8941 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
Purchase #2 | $66.54 | 9.200% | $72.6617 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #3 | $149.86 | 8.669% | $162.8514 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
Purchase #4 | $36.78 | 13.465% | $41.7324 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
Purchase #5 | $157.59 | 7.864% | $169.9829 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #6 | $155.44 | 9.650% | $170.44 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
Purchase #7 | $190.71 | 10.493% | $210.7212 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.65 | $1,064.2837 | $1,064.27 | $1,064.30 | $1,064.30 |