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 | $150.61 | 4.552% | $157.4658 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.66 | 11.374% | $252.4403 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
Purchase #3 | $103.60 | 7.230% | $111.0903 | $111.09 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #4 | $193.50 | 12.415% | $217.523 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.65 | 12.849% | $279.4705 | $279.47 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
Purchase #6 | $56.34 | 6.403% | $59.9475 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
Purchase #7 | $178.83 | 12.252% | $200.7403 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.19 | $1,278.6777 | $1,278.68 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.60 |