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 | $140.91 | 5.362% | $148.4656 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.87 | 3.337% | $174.5052 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 12.798% | $280.3481 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
Purchase #4 | $182.30 | 6.749% | $194.6034 | $194.60 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #5 | $147.83 | 9.239% | $161.488 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.34 | 11.642% | $20.4751 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #7 | $34.62 | 6.775% | $36.9655 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.41 | $1,016.8509 | $1,016.87 | $1,016.85 | $1,016.90 |