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 | $151.58 | 7.187% | $162.4741 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.64 | 13.686% | $167.846 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
Purchase #3 | $179.43 | 3.250% | $185.2615 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $196.28 | 4.485% | $205.0832 | $205.08 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
Purchase #5 | $121.99 | 9.485% | $133.5608 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
Purchase #6 | $122.45 | 7.647% | $131.8138 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 9.770% | $270.0122 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.35 | $1,256.0516 | $1,256.04 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.10 |