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 | $151.41 | 3.796% | $157.1575 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
Purchase #2 | $134.73 | 7.350% | $144.6327 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $154.77 | 8.709% | $168.2489 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
Purchase #4 | $49.87 | 3.472% | $51.6015 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #5 | $234.80 | 4.813% | $246.1009 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
Purchase #6 | $213.77 | 12.143% | $239.7281 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
Purchase #7 | $52.82 | 8.393% | $57.2532 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.17 | $1,064.7228 | $1,064.72 | $1,064.75 | $1,064.70 |