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 | $144.50 | 13.802% | $164.4439 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
Purchase #2 | $98.59 | 8.786% | $107.2521 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 4.570% | $258.748 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
Purchase #4 | $145.90 | 9.828% | $160.2391 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
Purchase #5 | $213.43 | 9.735% | $234.2074 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
Purchase #6 | $151.26 | 4.465% | $158.0138 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #7 | $13.77 | 5.178% | $14.483 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.89 | $1,097.3873 | $1,097.38 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.30 |