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 | $162.81 | 10.251% | $179.4997 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.30 | 10.402% | $173.6623 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $243.58 | 4.310% | $254.0783 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #4 | $116.45 | 7.140% | $124.7645 | $124.76 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
Purchase #5 | $47.50 | 10.544% | $52.5084 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #6 | $139.70 | 13.301% | $158.2815 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $136.70 | 4.211% | $142.4564 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.04 | $1,085.2511 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.40 |