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 | $180.94 | 3.687% | $187.6113 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #2 | $250.53 | 6.385% | $266.5263 | $266.53 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
Purchase #3 | $159.71 | 6.751% | $170.492 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #4 | $144.29 | 3.824% | $149.8076 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
Purchase #5 | $219.57 | 7.300% | $235.5986 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
Purchase #6 | $6.89 | 13.832% | $7.843 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
Purchase #7 | $245.41 | 3.528% | $254.0681 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,207.34 | $1,271.9469 | $1,271.95 | $1,271.95 | $1,271.90 |