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 | $158.58 | 4.366% | $165.5036 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.75 | 13.337% | $89.2529 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #3 | $151.28 | 7.846% | $163.1494 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
Purchase #4 | $72.72 | 11.241% | $80.8945 | $80.89 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $194.73 | 10.843% | $215.8446 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
Purchase #6 | $220.90 | 13.524% | $250.7745 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $243.68 | 13.737% | $277.1543 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.64 | $1,242.5738 | $1,242.55 | $1,242.55 | $1,242.60 |