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 | $154.93 | 6.758% | $165.4002 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #2 | $88.77 | 3.380% | $91.7704 | $91.77 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
Purchase #3 | $250.71 | 8.837% | $272.8652 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
Purchase #4 | $168.31 | 6.645% | $179.4942 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.31 | 4.330% | $251.7587 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.54 | 6.568% | $183.8724 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 11.107% | $194.2595 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,251.41 | $1,339.4206 | $1,339.42 | $1,339.35 | $1,339.60 |