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 | $158.25 | 9.848% | $173.8345 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
Purchase #2 | $242.31 | 3.305% | $250.3183 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.91 | 12.675% | $278.2058 | $278.21 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
Purchase #4 | $29.50 | 6.409% | $31.3907 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #5 | $66.41 | 5.611% | $70.1363 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
Purchase #6 | $231.79 | 8.587% | $251.6938 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #7 | $81.60 | 10.664% | $90.3018 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.77 | $1,145.8812 | $1,145.88 | $1,145.90 | $1,145.80 |