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 | $46.48 | 12.183% | $52.1427 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
Purchase #2 | $244.90 | 11.144% | $272.1917 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.87 | 4.438% | $240.0716 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #4 | $97.39 | 3.833% | $101.123 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
Purchase #5 | $145.65 | 8.171% | $157.5511 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
Purchase #6 | $130.85 | 12.463% | $147.1578 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
Purchase #7 | $174.52 | 7.665% | $187.897 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.66 | $1,158.1349 | $1,158.13 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.20 |