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 | $161.50 | 11.768% | $180.5053 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $96.27 | 10.242% | $106.13 | $106.13 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
Purchase #3 | $192.35 | 12.489% | $216.3726 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
Purchase #4 | $164.45 | 7.354% | $176.5437 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #5 | $148.85 | 5.214% | $156.611 | $156.61 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #6 | $169.52 | 4.216% | $176.667 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
Purchase #7 | $226.94 | 3.182% | $234.1612 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.88 | $1,246.9908 | $1,246.99 | $1,246.95 | $1,247.00 |