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 | $92.81 | 12.549% | $104.4567 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.47 | 11.829% | $204.0544 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
Purchase #3 | $149.94 | 6.690% | $159.971 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 5.618% | $256.4828 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #5 | $115.40 | 12.511% | $129.8377 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.79 | 5.286% | $187.188 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #7 | $211.46 | 8.575% | $229.5927 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.71 | $1,271.5833 | $1,271.58 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.70 |