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 | $140.31 | 5.718% | $148.3329 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
Purchase #2 | $146.80 | 9.389% | $160.5831 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.53 | 11.675% | $273.0789 | $273.08 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
Purchase #4 | $150.49 | 9.353% | $164.5653 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.80 | 12.667% | $180.0419 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #6 | $102.38 | 11.748% | $114.4076 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #7 | $92.54 | 12.850% | $104.4314 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.85 | $1,145.4411 | $1,145.44 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.40 |