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 | $246.52 | 6.383% | $262.2554 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
Purchase #2 | $190.85 | 3.561% | $197.6462 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
Purchase #3 | $113.36 | 8.736% | $123.2631 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #4 | $213.46 | 3.157% | $220.1989 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #5 | $168.74 | 9.737% | $185.1702 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #6 | $35.83 | 7.498% | $38.5165 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #7 | $16.66 | 9.858% | $18.3023 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.42 | $1,045.3526 | $1,045.36 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.40 |