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 | $148.80 | 5.456% | $156.9185 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #2 | $168.53 | 9.340% | $184.2707 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
Purchase #3 | $209.55 | 13.696% | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #4 | $228.38 | 4.349% | $238.3122 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #5 | $132.27 | 4.151% | $137.7605 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
Purchase #6 | $171.36 | 7.745% | $184.6318 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
Purchase #7 | $18.76 | 11.110% | $20.8442 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.65 | $1,160.9879 | $1,160.98 | $1,160.95 | $1,161.00 |