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 | $239.86 | 4.864% | $251.5268 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.25 | 10.567% | $153.9645 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
Purchase #3 | $80.34 | 11.750% | $89.78 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #4 | $102.71 | 7.324% | $110.2325 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
Purchase #5 | $170.66 | 5.820% | $180.5924 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #6 | $74.56 | 9.359% | $81.5381 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #7 | $130.78 | 13.849% | $148.8917 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.16 | $1,016.5260 | $1,016.52 | $1,016.60 | $1,016.50 |