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 | $145.59 | 7.498% | $156.5063 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.94 | 12.806% | $155.6046 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
Purchase #3 | $185.42 | 8.110% | $200.4576 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 3.704% | $165.4701 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #5 | $222.75 | 5.445% | $234.8787 | $234.88 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #6 | $138.47 | 5.800% | $146.5013 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #7 | $76.94 | 7.367% | $82.6082 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.67 | $1,142.0268 | $1,142.03 | $1,142.00 | $1,142.10 |