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 | $148.34 | 7.866% | $160.0084 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $176.53 | 13.544% | $200.4392 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $219.28 | 9.543% | $240.2059 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $109.90 | 7.231% | $117.8469 | $117.85 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
Purchase #5 | $157.37 | 13.127% | $178.028 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
Purchase #6 | $70.25 | 6.310% | $74.6828 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
Purchase #7 | $151.81 | 9.492% | $166.2198 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.48 | $1,137.4310 | $1,137.44 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.30 |