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 | $238.79 | 8.361% | $258.7552 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #2 | $161.50 | 6.415% | $171.8602 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
Purchase #3 | $156.34 | 9.217% | $170.7499 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #4 | $159.73 | 5.600% | $168.6749 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
Purchase #5 | $157.93 | 13.563% | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #6 | $163.66 | 6.667% | $174.5712 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #7 | $151.43 | 5.343% | $159.5209 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,189.38 | $1,283.4823 | $1,283.48 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.60 |