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 | $223.45 | 13.434% | $253.4683 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.90 | 3.350% | $107.3807 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
Purchase #3 | $141.54 | 13.189% | $160.2077 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #4 | $141.29 | 10.199% | $155.7002 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #5 | $234.88 | 12.510% | $264.2635 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
Purchase #6 | $27.40 | 10.792% | $30.357 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
Purchase #7 | $157.25 | 7.715% | $169.3818 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.71 | $1,140.7592 | $1,140.76 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.90 |