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 | $149.38 | 11.445% | $166.4765 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #2 | $228.68 | 5.246% | $240.6766 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #3 | $205.94 | 8.113% | $222.6479 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.34 | 9.654% | $56.2964 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #5 | $214.40 | 13.474% | $243.2883 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #6 | $160.46 | 6.607% | $171.0616 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
Purchase #7 | $36.31 | 3.830% | $37.7007 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.51 | $1,138.1480 | $1,138.16 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.20 |