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 | $142.66 | 5.270% | $150.1782 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #2 | $248.74 | 9.580% | $272.5693 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
Purchase #3 | $205.91 | 5.134% | $216.4814 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #4 | $239.40 | 3.376% | $247.4821 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #5 | $38.90 | 4.854% | $40.7882 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.26 | 5.521% | $176.4944 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $39.89 | 7.431% | $42.8542 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.76 | $1,146.8478 | $1,146.84 | $1,146.90 | $1,147.00 |