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 | $144.56 | 12.271% | $162.299 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.67 | 13.320% | $270.4608 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #3 | $162.73 | 9.786% | $178.6548 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
Purchase #4 | $27.44 | 3.528% | $28.4081 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $163.78 | 4.357% | $170.9159 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #6 | $240.67 | 5.674% | $254.3256 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $149.84 | 10.233% | $165.1731 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.69 | $1,230.2373 | $1,230.24 | $1,230.20 | $1,230.30 |