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 | $139.90 | 5.433% | $147.5008 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.57 | 7.467% | $160.7384 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
Purchase #3 | $75.55 | 10.649% | $83.5953 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #4 | $222.64 | 4.114% | $231.7994 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $226.51 | 8.829% | $246.5086 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $200.83 | 13.611% | $228.165 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
Purchase #7 | $142.44 | 3.185% | $146.9767 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.44 | $1,245.2842 | $1,245.30 | $1,245.30 | $1,245.30 |