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 | $246.75 | 7.254% | $264.6492 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
Purchase #2 | $120.44 | 13.285% | $136.4405 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
Purchase #3 | $176.86 | 6.426% | $188.225 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.64 | 12.812% | $167.6838 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 7.306% | $135.109 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
Purchase #6 | $153.40 | 12.872% | $173.1456 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
Purchase #7 | $74.26 | 10.185% | $81.8234 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.26 | $1,147.0765 | $1,147.08 | $1,147.10 | $1,146.90 |