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 | $39.82 | 5.778% | $42.1208 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #2 | $154.71 | 6.218% | $164.3299 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
Purchase #3 | $200.30 | 9.774% | $219.8773 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
Purchase #4 | $179.35 | 6.109% | $190.3065 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $142.75 | 5.244% | $150.2358 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #6 | $138.63 | 6.372% | $147.4635 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.95 | 6.492% | $233.1642 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.51 | $1,147.4980 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.50 |