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 | $137.85 | 5.337% | $145.2071 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #2 | $192.90 | 9.260% | $210.7625 | $210.76 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
Purchase #3 | $154.53 | 11.559% | $172.3921 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #4 | $16.50 | 4.633% | $17.2644 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 5.810% | $119.1103 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
Purchase #6 | $148.67 | 13.234% | $168.345 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.69 | 10.262% | $276.4158 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.71 | $1,109.4972 | $1,109.50 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.50 |