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 | $135.43 | 5.794% | $143.2768 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #2 | $249.39 | 8.856% | $271.476 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #3 | $162.52 | 4.841% | $170.3876 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #4 | $121.74 | 4.722% | $127.4886 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 11.545% | $41.9409 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
Purchase #6 | $236.86 | 13.384% | $268.5613 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
Purchase #7 | $154.34 | 12.105% | $173.0229 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.88 | $1,196.1541 | $1,196.16 | $1,196.20 | $1,196.20 |