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 | $245.37 | 5.175% | $258.0679 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #2 | $130.78 | 8.853% | $142.358 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $44.73 | 6.453% | $47.6164 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.67 | 11.699% | $172.7648 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #5 | $162.76 | 5.445% | $171.6223 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #6 | $99.91 | 3.429% | $103.3359 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
Purchase #7 | $230.58 | 12.830% | $260.1634 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.80 | $1,155.9287 | $1,155.93 | $1,155.85 | $1,156.00 |