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 | $139.68 | 13.137% | $158.0298 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #2 | $113.86 | 10.513% | $125.8301 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
Purchase #3 | $243.30 | 11.571% | $271.4522 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
Purchase #4 | $238.61 | 10.146% | $262.8194 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
Purchase #5 | $191.32 | 9.514% | $209.5222 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $61.62 | 5.791% | $65.1884 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
Purchase #7 | $48.38 | 3.244% | $49.9494 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.77 | $1,142.7915 | $1,142.79 | $1,142.80 | $1,142.70 |