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 | $150.81 | 5.352% | $158.8814 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #2 | $137.44 | 11.588% | $153.3665 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
Purchase #3 | $214.62 | 13.760% | $244.1517 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
Purchase #4 | $142.66 | 5.758% | $150.8744 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
Purchase #5 | $90.29 | 13.524% | $102.5008 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Purchase #6 | $182.31 | 5.732% | $192.76 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.93 | 12.494% | $250.7829 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.06 | $1,253.3177 | $1,253.31 | $1,253.30 | $1,253.50 |