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 | $156.38 | 10.229% | $172.3761 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $239.87 | 6.240% | $254.8379 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
Purchase #3 | $154.89 | 7.513% | $166.5269 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #4 | $83.38 | 10.500% | $92.1349 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
Purchase #5 | $82.91 | 13.300% | $93.937 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
Purchase #6 | $147.83 | 5.231% | $155.563 | $155.56 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
Purchase #7 | $183.36 | 10.335% | $202.3103 | $202.31 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.62 | $1,137.6861 | $1,137.69 | $1,137.75 | $1,137.60 |