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 | $236.86 | 12.658% | $266.8417 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
Purchase #2 | $164.91 | 9.256% | $180.1741 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #3 | $223.57 | 13.439% | $253.6156 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
Purchase #4 | $172.28 | 7.529% | $185.251 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #5 | $143.43 | 9.672% | $157.3025 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.95 | 3.553% | $131.4605 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 9.495% | $265.5254 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,310.50 | $1,440.1708 | $1,440.17 | $1,440.15 | $1,440.20 |