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 | $157.86 | 8.758% | $171.6854 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
Purchase #2 | $207.36 | 6.316% | $220.4569 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #3 | $147.61 | 3.848% | $153.29 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #4 | $218.45 | 9.602% | $239.4256 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
Purchase #5 | $245.96 | 11.128% | $273.3304 | $273.33 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
Purchase #6 | $120.67 | 11.697% | $134.7848 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
Purchase #7 | $112.32 | 13.532% | $127.5191 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.23 | $1,320.4922 | $1,320.50 | $1,320.55 | $1,320.50 |