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 | $245.72 | 11.305% | $273.4986 | $273.50 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.43 | 3.509% | $162.9542 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
Purchase #3 | $222.26 | 5.335% | $234.1176 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #4 | $156.43 | 5.156% | $164.4955 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #5 | $110.58 | 10.356% | $122.0317 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
Purchase #6 | $221.61 | 6.435% | $235.8706 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
Purchase #7 | $183.56 | 4.700% | $192.1873 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,297.59 | $1,385.1555 | $1,385.16 | $1,385.15 | $1,385.20 |