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 | $163.76 | 12.515% | $184.2546 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
Purchase #2 | $7.65 | 7.206% | $8.2013 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #3 | $155.45 | 12.518% | $174.9092 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #4 | $227.68 | 12.507% | $256.1559 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #5 | $138.80 | 7.564% | $149.2988 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
Purchase #6 | $44.27 | 4.509% | $46.2661 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #7 | $206.90 | 9.338% | $226.2203 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.51 | $1,045.3062 | $1,045.31 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.40 |