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 | $242.51 | 5.629% | $256.1609 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #2 | $86.56 | 12.674% | $97.5306 | $97.53 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
Purchase #3 | $147.59 | 13.345% | $167.2859 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #4 | $142.75 | 3.786% | $148.1545 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #5 | $172.73 | 4.126% | $179.8568 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
Purchase #6 | $82.39 | 4.759% | $86.3109 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #7 | $202.79 | 5.834% | $214.6208 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.32 | $1,149.9204 | $1,149.92 | $1,149.90 | $1,150.00 |