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 | $162.50 | 3.525% | $168.2281 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
Purchase #2 | $220.37 | 13.569% | $250.272 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.75 | 3.496% | $194.3137 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #4 | $104.56 | 13.251% | $118.4152 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #5 | $147.89 | 7.774% | $159.387 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #6 | $220.91 | 10.578% | $244.2779 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #7 | $29.74 | 9.844% | $32.6676 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.72 | $1,167.5615 | $1,167.57 | $1,167.55 | $1,167.60 |