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 | $147.77 | 5.674% | $156.1545 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
Purchase #2 | $82.83 | 6.290% | $88.04 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $190.56 | 9.380% | $208.4345 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
Purchase #4 | $144.57 | 4.540% | $151.1335 | $151.13 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
Purchase #5 | $73.46 | 11.486% | $81.8976 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #6 | $126.89 | 9.212% | $138.5791 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
Purchase #7 | $176.52 | 12.672% | $198.8886 | $198.89 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.60 | $1,023.1278 | $1,023.12 | $1,023.20 | $1,023.10 |