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 | $136.29 | 5.832% | $144.2384 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #2 | $136.55 | 5.586% | $144.1777 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #3 | $170.71 | 9.258% | $186.5143 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #4 | $142.63 | 5.536% | $150.526 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.30 | 9.725% | $172.5974 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.92 | 8.243% | $128.7226 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
Purchase #7 | $223.63 | 13.408% | $253.6143 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.03 | $1,180.3907 | $1,180.39 | $1,180.40 | $1,180.30 |