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 | $147.81 | 11.275% | $164.4756 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #2 | $244.81 | 7.172% | $262.3678 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #3 | $88.30 | 5.139% | $92.8377 | $92.84 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $69.36 | 5.128% | $72.9168 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #5 | $52.76 | 8.859% | $57.434 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
Purchase #6 | $155.60 | 9.458% | $170.3166 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #7 | $177.57 | 3.350% | $183.5186 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.21 | $1,003.8671 | $1,003.88 | $1,003.85 | $1,003.80 |