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 | $75.61 | 12.577% | $85.1195 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #2 | $142.82 | 3.308% | $147.5445 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.84 | 6.512% | $54.1507 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #4 | $130.28 | 13.582% | $147.9746 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
Purchase #5 | $250.31 | 7.231% | $268.4099 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
Purchase #6 | $187.81 | 11.679% | $209.7443 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
Purchase #7 | $231.47 | 6.522% | $246.5665 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.14 | $1,159.5100 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.50 |