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 | $101.74 | 13.480% | $115.4546 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.52 | 3.629% | $155.9824 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #3 | $78.47 | 9.341% | $85.7999 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.31 | 5.695% | $76.4281 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
Purchase #5 | $226.51 | 3.621% | $234.7119 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
Purchase #6 | $131.70 | 9.513% | $144.2286 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $191.58 | 7.319% | $205.6017 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.83 | $1,018.2072 | $1,018.20 | $1,018.25 | $1,018.20 |