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 | $145.66 | 10.842% | $161.4525 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.72 | 9.173% | $125.2433 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.65 | 10.861% | $202.4876 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Purchase #4 | $198.36 | 7.121% | $212.4852 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #5 | $115.25 | 10.521% | $127.3755 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #6 | $180.84 | 10.271% | $199.4141 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
Purchase #7 | $247.35 | 9.753% | $271.474 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.83 | $1,299.9322 | $1,299.93 | $1,299.95 | $1,300.00 |