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 | $145.60 | 9.565% | $159.5266 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #2 | $216.28 | 9.273% | $236.3356 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
Purchase #3 | $185.68 | 7.802% | $200.1668 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #4 | $180.67 | 3.791% | $187.5192 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.93 | 7.405% | $196.476 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #6 | $146.81 | 10.267% | $161.883 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
Purchase #7 | $122.71 | 7.508% | $131.9231 | $131.92 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.68 | $1,273.8303 | $1,273.84 | $1,273.85 | $1,273.80 |