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 | $141.60 | 9.800% | $155.4768 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
Purchase #2 | $205.38 | 6.224% | $218.1629 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #3 | $147.76 | 12.685% | $166.5034 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 8.777% | $56.8577 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.64 | 10.268% | $257.6302 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $248.59 | 13.737% | $282.7388 | $282.74 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
Purchase #7 | $100.87 | 5.775% | $106.6952 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.11 | $1,244.0650 | $1,244.07 | $1,244.10 | $1,244.10 |