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 | $144.59 | 12.216% | $162.2531 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.35 | 5.158% | $173.8788 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #3 | $137.59 | 5.714% | $145.4519 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #4 | $214.81 | 12.146% | $240.9008 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $83.50 | 5.836% | $88.3731 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
Purchase #6 | $203.77 | 10.848% | $225.875 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
Purchase #7 | $185.52 | 13.501% | $210.5671 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.13 | $1,247.2998 | $1,247.30 | $1,247.30 | $1,247.50 |