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 | $146.45 | 6.862% | $156.4994 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.60 | 5.706% | $256.4428 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #3 | $72.63 | 13.270% | $82.268 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.86 | 6.294% | $220.9427 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
Purchase #5 | $179.77 | 4.476% | $187.8165 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #6 | $11.82 | 6.197% | $12.5525 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.79 | 10.587% | $268.4942 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.92 | $1,185.0161 | $1,185.01 | $1,185.00 | $1,185.00 |