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 | $151.87 | 10.720% | $168.1505 | $168.15 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #2 | $229.69 | 12.610% | $258.6539 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
Purchase #3 | $212.85 | 5.580% | $224.727 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
Purchase #4 | $115.62 | 13.819% | $131.5975 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #5 | $247.70 | 13.491% | $281.1172 | $281.12 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
Purchase #6 | $28.69 | 7.277% | $30.7778 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 10.539% | $145.7678 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,118.29 | $1,240.7917 | $1,240.80 | $1,240.80 | $1,240.90 |