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 | $148.53 | 5.366% | $156.5001 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.50 | 9.107% | $247.1274 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
Purchase #3 | $223.85 | 13.786% | $254.71 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Purchase #4 | $139.59 | 8.443% | $151.3756 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
Purchase #5 | $44.49 | 3.136% | $45.8852 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 7.716% | $269.1284 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
Purchase #7 | $123.59 | 5.791% | $130.7471 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,156.40 | $1,255.4738 | $1,255.49 | $1,255.55 | $1,255.40 |