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 | $190.47 | 7.403% | $204.5705 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
Purchase #2 | $161.54 | 8.512% | $175.2903 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $195.34 | 6.797% | $208.6173 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
Purchase #4 | $137.99 | 5.597% | $145.7133 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
Purchase #5 | $166.81 | 12.406% | $187.5044 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #6 | $240.99 | 11.464% | $268.6171 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #7 | $244.93 | 8.282% | $265.2151 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,338.07 | $1,455.5280 | $1,455.53 | $1,455.45 | $1,455.50 |