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 | $237.84 | 7.709% | $256.1751 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #2 | $231.32 | 8.488% | $250.9544 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.70 | 4.425% | $150.0587 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
Purchase #4 | $210.26 | 10.818% | $233.0059 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
Purchase #5 | $210.58 | 10.746% | $233.2089 | $233.21 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #6 | $133.51 | 11.180% | $148.4364 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
Purchase #7 | $71.65 | 12.656% | $80.718 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,238.86 | $1,352.5574 | $1,352.57 | $1,352.55 | $1,352.60 |