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 | $225.34 | 13.514% | $255.7924 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.73 | 8.441% | $159.1155 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $43.85 | 5.551% | $46.2841 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #4 | $227.30 | 9.618% | $249.1617 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #5 | $222.75 | 6.708% | $237.6921 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #6 | $88.92 | 12.864% | $100.3587 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
Purchase #7 | $7.70 | 3.544% | $7.9729 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.59 | $1,056.3774 | $1,056.37 | $1,056.35 | $1,056.50 |