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 | $205.76 | 8.462% | $223.1714 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
Purchase #2 | $234.25 | 4.830% | $245.5643 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
Purchase #3 | $73.32 | 5.861% | $77.6173 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
Purchase #4 | $166.75 | 9.826% | $183.1349 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
Purchase #5 | $231.42 | 8.295% | $250.6163 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $148.67 | 13.592% | $168.8772 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #7 | $235.48 | 10.195% | $259.4872 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,295.65 | $1,408.4686 | $1,408.47 | $1,408.45 | $1,408.50 |