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 | $131.25 | 11.593% | $146.4658 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 5.848% | $185.8691 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.59 | 3.750% | $81.5371 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #4 | $241.97 | 12.575% | $272.3977 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
Purchase #5 | $95.48 | 13.601% | $108.4662 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
Purchase #6 | $163.40 | 4.125% | $170.1403 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $208.69 | 12.414% | $234.5968 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.98 | $1,199.4730 | $1,199.49 | $1,199.45 | $1,199.50 |