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 | $248.29 | 5.592% | $262.1744 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
Purchase #2 | $229.69 | 3.732% | $238.262 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.85 | 3.245% | $160.9073 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #4 | $96.75 | 10.366% | $106.7791 | $106.78 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
Purchase #5 | $249.31 | 5.150% | $262.1495 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
Purchase #6 | $65.76 | 9.569% | $72.0526 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #7 | $107.77 | 12.459% | $121.1971 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,153.42 | $1,223.5220 | $1,223.52 | $1,223.50 | $1,223.60 |