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 | $155.78 | 11.351% | $173.4626 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.54 | 9.709% | $110.3014 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #3 | $215.26 | 4.219% | $224.3418 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
Purchase #4 | $126.99 | 9.651% | $139.2458 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #5 | $238.95 | 6.505% | $254.4937 | $254.49 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $88.64 | 3.838% | $92.042 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
Purchase #7 | $141.80 | 5.873% | $150.1279 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.96 | $1,144.0152 | $1,144.01 | $1,144.05 | $1,143.90 |