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 | $248.85 | 6.556% | $265.1646 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
Purchase #2 | $230.79 | 6.423% | $245.6136 | $245.61 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #3 | $233.89 | 5.477% | $246.7002 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
Purchase #4 | $161.93 | 11.198% | $180.0629 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #5 | $39.40 | 4.215% | $41.0607 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
Purchase #6 | $42.47 | 7.778% | $45.7733 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #7 | $115.77 | 4.323% | $120.7747 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.10 | $1,145.1500 | $1,145.13 | $1,145.05 | $1,145.30 |