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 | $135.46 | 7.174% | $145.1779 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #2 | $133.59 | 12.327% | $150.0576 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
Purchase #3 | $37.89 | 11.758% | $42.3451 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 13.527% | $158.4383 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
Purchase #5 | $243.37 | 13.323% | $275.7942 | $275.79 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.78 | 6.534% | $253.3165 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #7 | $234.34 | 10.578% | $259.1285 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.99 | $1,284.2581 | $1,284.27 | $1,284.30 | $1,284.20 |