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 | $165.89 | 3.368% | $171.4772 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.39 | 3.547% | $254.094 | $254.09 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #3 | $223.82 | 6.588% | $238.5653 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
Purchase #4 | $106.25 | 9.656% | $116.5095 | $116.51 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.56 | 4.499% | $39.2498 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #6 | $98.71 | 5.121% | $103.7649 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
Purchase #7 | $233.59 | 12.378% | $262.5038 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,111.21 | $1,186.1645 | $1,186.16 | $1,186.15 | $1,186.20 |