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 | $142.67 | 6.174% | $151.4784 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #2 | $54.56 | 13.873% | $62.1291 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
Purchase #3 | $161.63 | 11.660% | $180.4761 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #4 | $198.34 | 7.455% | $213.1262 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
Purchase #5 | $87.49 | 12.673% | $98.5776 | $98.58 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
Purchase #6 | $218.87 | 8.436% | $237.3339 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
Purchase #7 | $129.72 | 11.219% | $144.2733 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.28 | $1,087.3946 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.40 |