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 | $159.52 | 7.486% | $171.4617 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.57 | 8.848% | $242.263 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #3 | $123.73 | 9.557% | $135.5549 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.54 | 8.398% | $55.8683 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
Purchase #5 | $181.94 | 5.758% | $192.4161 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.83 | 7.555% | $185.8873 | $185.89 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $237.29 | 7.862% | $255.9457 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,149.42 | $1,239.3970 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.35 | $1,239.50 |