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 | $247.65 | 13.131% | $280.1689 | $280.17 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #2 | $227.82 | 13.349% | $258.2317 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
Purchase #3 | $221.81 | 11.630% | $247.6065 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #4 | $143.59 | 5.764% | $151.8665 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.41 | 13.776% | $282.631 | $282.63 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
Purchase #6 | $77.36 | 7.747% | $83.3531 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
Purchase #7 | $169.96 | 8.568% | $184.5222 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,336.60 | $1,488.3799 | $1,488.38 | $1,488.35 | $1,488.40 |