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 | $150.67 | 7.852% | $162.5006 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.95 | 5.695% | $158.4897 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $169.65 | 3.836% | $176.1578 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
Purchase #4 | $169.32 | 5.584% | $178.7748 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
Purchase #5 | $209.90 | 12.120% | $235.3399 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
Purchase #6 | $233.96 | 8.258% | $253.2804 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #7 | $134.46 | 12.569% | $151.3603 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,217.91 | $1,315.9035 | $1,315.90 | $1,315.90 | $1,316.00 |