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 | $148.82 | 10.529% | $164.4893 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.37 | 8.296% | $155.264 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #3 | $248.42 | 9.484% | $271.9802 | $271.98 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.81 | 5.121% | $263.654 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
Purchase #5 | $60.62 | 4.477% | $63.334 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
Purchase #6 | $152.52 | 3.853% | $158.3966 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #7 | $150.29 | 9.780% | $164.9884 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.85 | $1,242.1065 | $1,242.10 | $1,242.15 | $1,242.20 |