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 | $143.33 | 13.390% | $162.5219 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.87 | 8.733% | $104.2423 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
Purchase #3 | $218.60 | 7.763% | $235.5699 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.89 | 4.783% | $54.3719 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 6.373% | $265.4006 | $265.40 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #6 | $219.87 | 10.322% | $242.565 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
Purchase #7 | $77.42 | 10.715% | $85.7156 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.48 | $1,150.3872 | $1,150.39 | $1,150.30 | $1,150.40 |