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 | $145.85 | 6.516% | $155.3536 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
Purchase #2 | $100.42 | 10.625% | $111.0896 | $111.09 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $245.42 | 13.583% | $278.7554 | $278.76 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.39 | 8.368% | $78.4476 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #5 | $189.66 | 3.634% | $196.5522 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #6 | $208.33 | 5.554% | $219.9006 | $219.90 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
Purchase #7 | $211.73 | 11.270% | $235.592 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,173.80 | $1,275.6910 | $1,275.69 | $1,275.70 | $1,275.80 |