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 | $235.74 | 5.256% | $248.1305 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
Purchase #2 | $182.77 | 11.804% | $204.3442 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 5.560% | $171.6089 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 6.751% | $170.2678 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
Purchase #5 | $87.38 | 8.802% | $95.0712 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
Purchase #6 | $136.50 | 5.225% | $143.6321 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $85.27 | 5.761% | $90.1824 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.73 | $1,123.2371 | $1,123.23 | $1,123.25 | $1,123.20 |