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 | $249.67 | 7.410% | $268.1705 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
Purchase #2 | $167.59 | 13.219% | $189.7437 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
Purchase #3 | $215.98 | 12.281% | $242.5045 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #4 | $170.70 | 8.770% | $185.6704 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
Purchase #5 | $213.39 | 7.868% | $230.1795 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #6 | $24.45 | 8.577% | $26.5471 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #7 | $14.26 | 4.167% | $14.8542 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.04 | $1,157.6699 | $1,157.66 | $1,157.65 | $1,157.70 |