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 | $154.54 | 11.467% | $172.2611 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $135.74 | 6.507% | $144.5726 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $203.54 | 12.283% | $228.5408 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
Purchase #4 | $194.37 | 11.849% | $217.4009 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #5 | $37.95 | 6.269% | $40.3291 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.67 | 5.596% | $263.6415 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #7 | $72.78 | 13.677% | $82.7341 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.59 | $1,149.4801 | $1,149.47 | $1,149.50 | $1,149.40 |