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 | $165.49 | 3.627% | $171.4923 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.27 | 8.728% | $199.2658 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $245.76 | 5.756% | $259.9059 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #4 | $173.76 | 10.123% | $191.3497 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
Purchase #5 | $71.78 | 12.624% | $80.8415 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #6 | $31.85 | 10.831% | $35.2997 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.94 | 13.350% | $277.6395 | $277.64 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,116.85 | $1,215.7944 | $1,215.80 | $1,215.80 | $1,215.70 |