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 | $143.59 | 10.168% | $158.1902 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #2 | $248.55 | 13.189% | $281.3313 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
Purchase #3 | $192.71 | 11.736% | $215.3264 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
Purchase #4 | $216.46 | 3.173% | $223.3283 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.86 | 8.636% | $268.1788 | $268.18 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
Purchase #6 | $79.44 | 3.192% | $81.9757 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
Purchase #7 | $47.78 | 13.193% | $54.0836 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.39 | $1,282.4143 | $1,282.42 | $1,282.55 | $1,282.40 |