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 | $155.62 | 12.296% | $174.755 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
Purchase #2 | $211.52 | 5.297% | $222.7242 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #3 | $188.52 | 5.360% | $198.6247 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #4 | $159.32 | 8.120% | $172.2568 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #5 | $211.25 | 12.796% | $238.2816 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.96 | 13.294% | $258.265 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #7 | $234.33 | 6.515% | $249.5966 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,388.52 | $1,514.5039 | $1,514.51 | $1,514.45 | $1,514.60 |