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 | $147.25 | 6.283% | $156.5017 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.30 | 13.640% | $142.3909 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $248.27 | 6.474% | $264.343 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
Purchase #4 | $22.69 | 13.702% | $25.799 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #5 | $115.40 | 10.636% | $127.6739 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.34 | 5.692% | $252.9632 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $45.93 | 11.336% | $51.1366 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.18 | $1,020.8083 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.80 |