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 | $154.57 | 8.672% | $167.9743 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.81 | 6.208% | $265.3182 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #3 | $118.67 | 11.808% | $132.6826 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #4 | $89.32 | 10.802% | $98.9683 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #5 | $248.36 | 4.671% | $259.9609 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
Purchase #6 | $47.86 | 3.154% | $49.3695 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #7 | $230.50 | 6.423% | $245.305 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.09 | $1,219.5788 | $1,219.58 | $1,219.50 | $1,219.70 |