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 | $108.84 | 5.725% | $115.0711 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
Purchase #2 | $192.68 | 10.461% | $212.8363 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
Purchase #3 | $220.63 | 8.850% | $240.1558 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $216.94 | 3.339% | $224.1836 | $224.18 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
Purchase #5 | $156.47 | 12.280% | $175.6845 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #6 | $143.58 | 11.427% | $159.9869 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #7 | $136.50 | 5.422% | $143.901 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.64 | $1,271.8192 | $1,271.82 | $1,271.85 | $1,271.90 |