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 | $150.25 | 3.622% | $155.6921 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.47 | 12.543% | $16.285 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #3 | $232.64 | 13.291% | $263.5602 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
Purchase #4 | $149.89 | 6.863% | $160.177 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #5 | $237.58 | 11.361% | $264.5715 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
Purchase #6 | $163.59 | 6.761% | $174.6503 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
Purchase #7 | $174.63 | 3.213% | $180.2409 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,123.05 | $1,215.1770 | $1,215.18 | $1,215.20 | $1,215.30 |