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 | $42.33 | 6.726% | $45.1771 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $149.58 | 10.649% | $165.5088 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #3 | $249.88 | 7.460% | $268.521 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #4 | $209.87 | 12.588% | $236.2884 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $164.70 | 6.772% | $175.8535 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
Purchase #6 | $139.98 | 13.279% | $158.5679 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $237.89 | 4.198% | $247.8766 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,194.23 | $1,297.7933 | $1,297.80 | $1,297.80 | $1,297.90 |