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 | $141.73 | 11.817% | $158.4782 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.41 | 6.469% | $53.671 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
Purchase #3 | $40.72 | 3.515% | $42.1513 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #4 | $203.36 | 9.657% | $222.9985 | $223.00 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Purchase #5 | $159.32 | 7.389% | $171.0922 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #6 | $141.32 | 13.398% | $160.2541 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #7 | $203.52 | 13.167% | $230.3175 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.38 | $1,038.9628 | $1,038.96 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.10 |