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 | $136.63 | 10.126% | $150.4652 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.82 | 3.249% | $199.0847 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
Purchase #3 | $227.49 | 12.518% | $255.9672 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
Purchase #4 | $187.68 | 3.560% | $194.3614 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
Purchase #5 | $120.71 | 5.690% | $127.5784 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #6 | $76.69 | 13.607% | $87.1252 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.92 | 13.581% | $261.1454 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.94 | $1,275.7275 | $1,275.74 | $1,275.75 | $1,275.80 |