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 | $157.36 | 3.259% | $162.4884 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $229.76 | 4.823% | $240.8413 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
Purchase #3 | $135.27 | 11.872% | $151.3293 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $61.59 | 8.576% | $66.872 | $66.87 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
Purchase #5 | $168.36 | 4.711% | $176.2914 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.55 | 13.392% | $143.4976 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #7 | $141.98 | 3.414% | $146.8272 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.87 | $1,088.1472 | $1,088.15 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.10 |