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 | $145.50 | 11.512% | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #2 | $37.85 | 11.680% | $42.2709 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $128.47 | 11.537% | $143.2916 | $143.29 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #4 | $46.58 | 10.732% | $51.579 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #5 | $222.41 | 4.691% | $232.8433 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
Purchase #6 | $137.31 | 9.331% | $150.1224 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 3.665% | $259.9607 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.89 | $1,042.3179 | $1,042.31 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.40 |