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 | $231.68 | 10.155% | $255.2071 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #2 | $177.59 | 10.201% | $195.706 | $195.71 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #3 | $136.34 | 12.758% | $153.7343 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
Purchase #4 | $147.85 | 6.160% | $156.9576 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
Purchase #5 | $82.58 | 3.496% | $85.467 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #6 | $125.70 | 12.523% | $141.4414 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
Purchase #7 | $143.76 | 7.124% | $154.0015 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.50 | $1,142.5149 | $1,142.52 | $1,142.50 | $1,142.50 |