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 | $147.57 | 12.118% | $165.4525 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.61 | 7.106% | $140.9622 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
Purchase #3 | $186.72 | 10.296% | $205.9447 | $205.94 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
Purchase #4 | $92.33 | 3.781% | $95.821 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.78 | 9.511% | $270.2512 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #6 | $215.57 | 13.720% | $245.1462 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
Purchase #7 | $147.92 | 3.486% | $153.0765 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.50 | $1,276.6543 | $1,276.65 | $1,276.65 | $1,276.70 |