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 | $19.75 | 5.472% | $20.8307 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $149.75 | 5.595% | $158.1285 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #3 | $222.34 | 7.157% | $238.2529 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #4 | $144.28 | 6.271% | $153.3278 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.90 | 6.186% | $263.2351 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
Purchase #6 | $141.84 | 3.193% | $146.369 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #7 | $201.47 | 7.389% | $216.3566 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.33 | $1,196.5006 | $1,196.51 | $1,196.55 | $1,196.50 |