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 | $159.50 | 12.383% | $179.2509 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.58 | 11.705% | $165.9713 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
Purchase #3 | $242.58 | 5.769% | $256.5744 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
Purchase #4 | $91.53 | 13.488% | $103.8756 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #5 | $215.57 | 12.646% | $242.831 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
Purchase #6 | $140.84 | 8.835% | $153.2832 | $153.28 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #7 | $47.29 | 4.558% | $49.4455 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.89 | $1,151.2319 | $1,151.23 | $1,151.25 | $1,151.30 |