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 | $158.77 | 5.480% | $167.4706 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.94 | 6.778% | $97.1039 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
Purchase #3 | $160.59 | 8.437% | $174.139 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
Purchase #4 | $241.56 | 7.387% | $259.404 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #5 | $233.29 | 4.608% | $244.04 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
Purchase #6 | $245.68 | 7.410% | $263.8849 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #7 | $17.31 | 6.675% | $18.4654 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,148.14 | $1,224.5078 | $1,224.50 | $1,224.50 | $1,224.50 |