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 | $157.82 | 4.845% | $165.4664 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $230.59 | 8.829% | $250.9488 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
Purchase #3 | $132.25 | 3.772% | $137.2385 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
Purchase #4 | $124.68 | 5.559% | $131.611 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #5 | $120.86 | 5.390% | $127.3744 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
Purchase #6 | $8.29 | 8.311% | $8.979 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
Purchase #7 | $205.74 | 9.318% | $224.9109 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.23 | $1,046.5290 | $1,046.53 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.50 |