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 | $143.83 | 8.183% | $155.5996 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
Purchase #2 | $217.49 | 13.288% | $246.3901 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
Purchase #3 | $100.90 | 10.287% | $111.2796 | $111.28 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
Purchase #4 | $147.32 | 9.378% | $161.1357 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
Purchase #5 | $73.54 | 11.149% | $81.739 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
Purchase #6 | $195.86 | 10.655% | $216.7289 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
Purchase #7 | $176.83 | 12.324% | $198.6225 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.77 | $1,171.4954 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.55 | $1,171.40 |