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 | $156.85 | 6.586% | $167.1801 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #2 | $215.82 | 11.367% | $240.3523 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #3 | $140.59 | 11.401% | $156.6187 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #4 | $221.76 | 7.599% | $238.6115 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #5 | $37.72 | 11.358% | $42.0042 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #6 | $196.36 | 10.137% | $216.265 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
Purchase #7 | $239.93 | 5.395% | $252.8742 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,209.03 | $1,313.9060 | $1,313.90 | $1,313.85 | $1,314.00 |