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 | $142.77 | 10.295% | $157.4682 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.61 | 7.682% | $105.1084 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
Purchase #3 | $129.65 | 6.281% | $137.7933 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #4 | $161.73 | 5.757% | $171.0408 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #5 | $53.38 | 11.566% | $59.5539 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
Purchase #6 | $226.83 | 11.757% | $253.4984 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #7 | $217.98 | 12.165% | $244.4973 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.95 | $1,128.9603 | $1,128.96 | $1,128.95 | $1,129.00 |