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 | $136.75 | 5.425% | $144.1687 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
Purchase #2 | $32.83 | 7.124% | $35.1688 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
Purchase #3 | $141.53 | 11.625% | $157.9829 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #4 | $40.47 | 6.714% | $43.1872 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #5 | $80.86 | 12.223% | $90.7435 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $134.27 | 6.631% | $143.1734 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
Purchase #7 | $248.30 | 5.735% | $262.54 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.01 | $876.9645 | $876.96 | $876.95 | $877.00 |