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 | $147.96 | 5.772% | $156.5003 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $186.50 | 10.379% | $205.8568 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
Purchase #3 | $220.50 | 3.825% | $228.9341 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 5.427% | $16.8156 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #5 | $227.95 | 8.507% | $247.3417 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
Purchase #6 | $234.96 | 4.526% | $245.5943 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.95 | 3.821% | $226.2779 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,251.77 | $1,327.3207 | $1,327.32 | $1,327.35 | $1,327.30 |