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 | $170.69 | 4.554% | $178.4632 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.45 | 9.270% | $174.231 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
Purchase #3 | $180.34 | 4.585% | $188.6086 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #4 | $222.50 | 10.797% | $246.5233 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #5 | $14.30 | 7.545% | $15.3789 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 7.160% | $241.3993 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #7 | $126.64 | 12.324% | $142.2471 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,099.19 | $1,186.8514 | $1,186.85 | $1,186.85 | $1,186.80 |