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 | $162.42 | 7.393% | $174.4277 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
Purchase #2 | $149.55 | 6.375% | $159.0838 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $166.43 | 12.496% | $187.2271 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
Purchase #4 | $170.36 | 8.402% | $184.6736 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
Purchase #5 | $187.51 | 4.834% | $196.5742 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #6 | $245.36 | 5.660% | $259.2474 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #7 | $215.53 | 10.566% | $238.3029 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,297.16 | $1,399.5367 | $1,399.53 | $1,399.55 | $1,399.50 |