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 | $186.54 | 7.461% | $200.4577 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.53 | 13.520% | $154.9889 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Purchase #3 | $92.26 | 12.151% | $103.4705 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
Purchase #4 | $21.65 | 4.795% | $22.6881 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 6.467% | $145.2529 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #6 | $150.36 | 12.861% | $169.6978 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 11.777% | $264.7215 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.60 | $1,061.2774 | $1,061.28 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.40 |