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 | $143.38 | 6.121% | $152.1563 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
Purchase #2 | $109.31 | 13.138% | $123.6711 | $123.67 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
Purchase #3 | $244.71 | 8.374% | $265.202 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #4 | $166.56 | 6.255% | $176.9783 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
Purchase #5 | $137.60 | 12.123% | $154.2812 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #6 | $245.30 | 10.760% | $271.6943 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
Purchase #7 | $184.94 | 7.322% | $198.4813 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,231.80 | $1,342.4645 | $1,342.46 | $1,342.50 | $1,342.60 |