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 | $144.38 | 12.652% | $162.647 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
Purchase #2 | $162.69 | 12.626% | $183.2312 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.44 | 11.290% | $228.6342 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.25 | 9.750% | $260.3819 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #5 | $37.56 | 7.233% | $40.2767 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #6 | $250.92 | 5.651% | $265.0995 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
Purchase #7 | $163.25 | 9.397% | $178.5906 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,201.49 | $1,318.8611 | $1,318.86 | $1,318.95 | $1,318.80 |