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 | $166.31 | 3.609% | $172.3121 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $242.25 | 3.794% | $251.441 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
Purchase #3 | $240.68 | 5.460% | $253.8211 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #4 | $133.38 | 4.399% | $139.2474 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #5 | $138.42 | 12.521% | $155.7516 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #6 | $156.87 | 12.646% | $176.7078 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #7 | $152.34 | 12.362% | $171.1723 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,230.25 | $1,320.4533 | $1,320.45 | $1,320.40 | $1,320.40 |