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 | $144.79 | 10.716% | $160.3057 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
Purchase #2 | $146.39 | 7.673% | $157.6225 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #3 | $162.34 | 7.240% | $174.0934 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
Purchase #4 | $172.56 | 13.435% | $195.7434 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
Purchase #5 | $202.63 | 4.370% | $211.4849 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #6 | $228.37 | 9.860% | $250.8873 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $184.32 | 8.707% | $200.3687 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,241.40 | $1,350.5059 | $1,350.50 | $1,350.50 | $1,350.50 |