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 | $127.90 | 13.732% | $145.4632 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.28 | 8.126% | $125.7289 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
Purchase #3 | $88.34 | 7.321% | $94.8074 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #4 | $147.51 | 6.173% | $156.6158 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #5 | $232.48 | 3.487% | $240.5866 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $247.79 | 9.117% | $270.381 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
Purchase #7 | $218.51 | 12.217% | $245.2054 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.81 | $1,278.7883 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.80 |