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 | $231.49 | 12.382% | $260.1531 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #2 | $199.32 | 13.316% | $225.8615 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.41 | 4.471% | $151.9113 | $151.91 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
Purchase #4 | $234.77 | 9.604% | $257.3173 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 12.698% | $18.5501 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #6 | $206.87 | 5.416% | $218.0741 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
Purchase #7 | $44.38 | 3.516% | $45.9404 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.70 | $1,177.8078 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.75 | $1,177.90 |