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 | $152.82 | 5.279% | $160.8874 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #2 | $11.37 | 9.779% | $12.4819 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.69 | 10.111% | $98.7586 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
Purchase #4 | $159.59 | 7.853% | $172.1226 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #5 | $194.50 | 8.707% | $211.4351 | $211.44 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
Purchase #6 | $204.33 | 6.695% | $218.0099 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #7 | $188.45 | 12.312% | $211.652 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.75 | $1,085.3475 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.40 |