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 | $140.76 | 6.788% | $150.3148 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #2 | $237.73 | 11.570% | $265.2354 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #3 | $144.83 | 9.706% | $158.8872 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #4 | $156.25 | 8.353% | $169.3016 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #5 | $193.70 | 7.466% | $208.1616 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.82 | 13.657% | $285.0745 | $285.07 | $285.05 | $285.10 |
Purchase #7 | $17.31 | 13.242% | $19.6022 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.40 | $1,256.5773 | $1,256.57 | $1,256.55 | $1,256.60 |