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 | $148.50 | 6.570% | $158.2565 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #2 | $83.75 | 6.669% | $89.3353 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.41 | 12.742% | $211.2898 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
Purchase #4 | $154.33 | 11.515% | $172.1011 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #5 | $247.87 | 12.222% | $278.1647 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
Purchase #6 | $29.49 | 6.160% | $31.3066 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #7 | $193.60 | 12.773% | $218.3285 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.95 | $1,158.7825 | $1,158.79 | $1,158.80 | $1,158.80 |