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 | $152.58 | 10.426% | $168.488 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.47 | 13.663% | $65.3221 | $65.32 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
Purchase #3 | $188.50 | 7.275% | $202.2134 | $202.21 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
Purchase #4 | $56.78 | 12.568% | $63.9161 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
Purchase #5 | $144.50 | 5.186% | $151.9938 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
Purchase #6 | $239.72 | 6.408% | $255.0813 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #7 | $245.72 | 3.358% | $253.9713 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.27 | $1,160.9860 | $1,160.98 | $1,160.95 | $1,161.00 |