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 | $158.63 | 8.175% | $171.598 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #2 | $23.54 | 8.287% | $25.4908 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #3 | $249.99 | 7.582% | $268.9442 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
Purchase #4 | $188.83 | 7.857% | $203.6664 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
Purchase #5 | $222.54 | 9.762% | $244.2644 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
Purchase #6 | $112.71 | 7.519% | $121.1847 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
Purchase #7 | $226.86 | 5.234% | $238.7339 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,183.10 | $1,273.8824 | $1,273.87 | $1,273.90 | $1,273.90 |