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 | $145.95 | 4.378% | $152.3397 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
Purchase #2 | $53.32 | 9.488% | $58.379 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #3 | $17.30 | 6.685% | $18.4565 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $237.46 | 3.792% | $246.4645 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.72 | 10.129% | $234.2664 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $178.71 | 10.689% | $197.8123 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #7 | $181.91 | 4.551% | $190.1887 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.37 | $1,097.9071 | $1,097.91 | $1,097.90 | $1,098.00 |