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 | $119.33 | 10.284% | $131.6019 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 4.507% | $250.7436 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #3 | $242.93 | 12.861% | $274.1732 | $274.17 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
Purchase #4 | $219.28 | 3.275% | $226.4614 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
Purchase #5 | $26.60 | 8.238% | $28.7913 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #6 | $53.57 | 7.632% | $57.6585 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
Purchase #7 | $157.77 | 12.172% | $176.9738 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.41 | $1,146.4037 | $1,146.39 | $1,146.35 | $1,146.50 |