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 | $147.80 | 7.207% | $158.4519 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.48 | 7.862% | $142.8956 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
Purchase #3 | $222.77 | 11.610% | $248.6336 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #4 | $239.37 | 7.840% | $258.1366 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #5 | $137.45 | 5.767% | $145.3767 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #6 | $48.98 | 12.603% | $55.1529 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
Purchase #7 | $72.27 | 8.308% | $78.2742 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.12 | $1,086.9215 | $1,086.92 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.00 |