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 | $169.73 | 3.374% | $175.4567 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.85 | 7.298% | $228.3838 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.56 | 6.205% | $90.869 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
Purchase #4 | $143.49 | 9.210% | $156.7054 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #5 | $240.77 | 5.719% | $254.5396 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $182.90 | 3.488% | $189.2796 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #7 | $171.84 | 7.654% | $184.9926 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,207.14 | $1,280.2267 | $1,280.23 | $1,280.25 | $1,280.30 |