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 | $142.99 | 10.827% | $158.4715 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.74 | 11.159% | $229.8101 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #3 | $65.26 | 12.211% | $73.2289 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
Purchase #4 | $220.27 | 10.506% | $243.4116 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
Purchase #5 | $59.67 | 9.500% | $65.3387 | $65.34 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
Purchase #6 | $221.37 | 4.571% | $231.4888 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #7 | $216.68 | 7.727% | $233.4229 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,132.98 | $1,235.1725 | $1,235.17 | $1,235.15 | $1,235.10 |