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 | $151.59 | 4.568% | $158.5146 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.86 | 8.763% | $27.0385 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
Purchase #3 | $236.27 | 13.720% | $268.6862 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
Purchase #4 | $211.80 | 10.341% | $233.7022 | $233.70 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
Purchase #5 | $82.99 | 10.699% | $91.8691 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
Purchase #6 | $223.86 | 7.843% | $241.4173 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.45 | 12.140% | $79.0026 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.82 | $1,100.2305 | $1,100.23 | $1,100.20 | $1,100.20 |