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 | $148.30 | 5.525% | $156.4936 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.98 | 7.725% | $172.3385 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
Purchase #3 | $183.67 | 11.488% | $204.77 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
Purchase #4 | $63.64 | 11.842% | $71.1762 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #5 | $236.73 | 11.470% | $263.8829 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #6 | $78.45 | 13.802% | $89.2777 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #7 | $195.69 | 7.317% | $210.0086 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.46 | $1,167.9475 | $1,167.95 | $1,168.00 | $1,168.00 |