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 | $157.86 | 8.640% | $171.4991 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.45 | 10.238% | $109.6317 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
Purchase #3 | $68.98 | 3.418% | $71.3377 | $71.34 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
Purchase #4 | $236.38 | 10.872% | $262.0792 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
Purchase #5 | $144.32 | 4.754% | $151.181 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
Purchase #6 | $217.69 | 12.546% | $245.0014 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Purchase #7 | $175.88 | 4.370% | $183.566 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.56 | $1,194.2961 | $1,194.30 | $1,194.35 | $1,194.30 |