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 | $231.97 | 9.750% | $254.5871 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #2 | $53.50 | 10.450% | $59.0908 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
Purchase #3 | $244.43 | 12.512% | $275.0131 | $275.01 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Purchase #4 | $139.79 | 9.760% | $153.4335 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
Purchase #5 | $182.69 | 11.150% | $203.0599 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
Purchase #6 | $50.58 | 3.385% | $52.2921 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #7 | $150.30 | 7.810% | $162.0384 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.26 | $1,159.5149 | $1,159.51 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.50 |