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 | $142.89 | 9.388% | $156.3045 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #2 | $125.36 | 10.458% | $138.4701 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.74 | 3.260% | $248.5881 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #4 | $144.94 | 6.586% | $154.4857 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #5 | $135.51 | 6.816% | $144.7464 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #6 | $196.85 | 8.636% | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.95 | 10.147% | $273.1095 | $273.11 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,234.24 | $1,329.5543 | $1,329.56 | $1,329.55 | $1,329.60 |