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 | $7.25 | 3.385% | $7.4954 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.58 | 13.589% | $156.2757 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #3 | $145.39 | 4.694% | $152.2146 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 12.640% | $262.0795 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
Purchase #5 | $100.51 | 3.399% | $103.9263 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
Purchase #6 | $210.83 | 13.862% | $240.0553 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #7 | $239.63 | 4.653% | $250.78 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.86 | $1,172.8268 | $1,172.84 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.90 |