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 | $143.91 | 11.446% | $160.3819 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #2 | $113.84 | 3.197% | $117.4795 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
Purchase #3 | $192.72 | 13.357% | $218.4616 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.36 | 9.689% | $54.1425 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 8.381% | $270.4106 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
Purchase #6 | $112.37 | 3.333% | $116.1153 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
Purchase #7 | $189.77 | 9.846% | $208.4548 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.47 | $1,145.4462 | $1,145.44 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.50 |