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 | $143.50 | 12.361% | $161.238 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
Purchase #2 | $128.49 | 12.584% | $144.6592 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
Purchase #3 | $206.74 | 6.350% | $219.868 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
Purchase #4 | $108.89 | 13.200% | $123.2635 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #5 | $106.72 | 8.345% | $115.6258 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
Purchase #6 | $247.94 | 12.595% | $279.168 | $279.17 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
Purchase #7 | $207.51 | 12.581% | $233.6168 | $233.62 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,149.79 | $1,277.4393 | $1,277.45 | $1,277.40 | $1,277.50 |