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 | $149.76 | 8.489% | $162.4731 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.89 | 6.851% | $262.7359 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
Purchase #3 | $244.90 | 8.410% | $265.4961 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.94 | 5.137% | $29.3753 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #5 | $178.60 | 9.333% | $195.2687 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #6 | $187.31 | 3.796% | $194.4203 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #7 | $53.89 | 13.771% | $61.3112 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.29 | $1,171.0806 | $1,171.09 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.10 |