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 | $135.89 | 9.849% | $149.2738 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #2 | $227.78 | 12.723% | $256.7604 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
Purchase #3 | $170.88 | 13.353% | $193.6976 | $193.70 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 8.819% | $7.4215 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #5 | $160.39 | 6.346% | $170.5683 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.81 | 4.569% | $124.2384 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
Purchase #7 | $237.44 | 13.404% | $269.2665 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.01 | $1,171.2265 | $1,171.23 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.30 |