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 | $220.39 | 7.848% | $237.6862 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #2 | $246.89 | 6.329% | $262.5157 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #3 | $148.51 | 6.558% | $158.2493 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #4 | $246.99 | 9.779% | $271.1432 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
Purchase #5 | $195.48 | 5.245% | $205.7329 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
Purchase #6 | $155.97 | 3.835% | $161.9514 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
Purchase #7 | $215.37 | 12.622% | $242.554 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,429.60 | $1,539.8327 | $1,539.83 | $1,539.85 | $1,539.80 |