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 | $148.52 | 11.338% | $165.3592 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #2 | $212.33 | 3.763% | $220.32 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
Purchase #3 | $103.50 | 11.521% | $115.4242 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #4 | $147.89 | 4.415% | $154.4193 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
Purchase #5 | $56.50 | 13.539% | $64.1495 | $64.15 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
Purchase #6 | $116.55 | 9.854% | $128.0348 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.31 | 3.400% | $250.5485 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.60 | $1,098.2555 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.20 | $1,098.10 |