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 | $131.50 | 7.556% | $141.4361 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
Purchase #2 | $225.38 | 9.307% | $246.3561 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #3 | $148.80 | 5.476% | $156.9483 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
Purchase #4 | $180.63 | 11.635% | $201.6463 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.33 | 5.335% | $77.2422 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.85 | 12.326% | $263.7976 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
Purchase #7 | $144.75 | 9.704% | $158.7965 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.24 | $1,246.2231 | $1,246.24 | $1,246.25 | $1,246.10 |