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 | $125.76 | 4.333% | $131.2092 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #2 | $143.73 | 9.350% | $157.1688 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
Purchase #3 | $166.69 | 11.239% | $185.4243 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #4 | $200.39 | 6.200% | $212.8142 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $174.76 | 9.430% | $191.2399 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
Purchase #6 | $167.94 | 7.460% | $180.4683 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #7 | $171.76 | 10.782% | $190.2792 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.03 | $1,248.6039 | $1,248.60 | $1,248.55 | $1,248.60 |