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 | $158.48 | 6.404% | $168.6291 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
Purchase #2 | $76.86 | 6.854% | $82.128 | $82.13 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
Purchase #3 | $208.36 | 9.849% | $228.8814 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #4 | $215.79 | 13.828% | $245.6294 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
Purchase #5 | $123.74 | 9.368% | $135.332 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
Purchase #6 | $114.78 | 4.867% | $120.3663 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
Purchase #7 | $230.36 | 10.225% | $253.9143 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,128.37 | $1,234.8805 | $1,234.88 | $1,234.95 | $1,234.80 |