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 | $167.54 | 10.740% | $185.5338 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.60 | 5.350% | $80.6981 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #3 | $139.75 | 9.287% | $152.7286 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
Purchase #4 | $230.49 | 11.867% | $257.8422 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 6.789% | $128.9157 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
Purchase #6 | $60.61 | 13.425% | $68.7469 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.85 | 13.530% | $273.437 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.56 | $1,147.9023 | $1,147.91 | $1,147.95 | $1,147.70 |