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 | $151.92 | 3.855% | $157.7765 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #2 | $241.71 | 11.148% | $268.6558 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
Purchase #3 | $72.83 | 5.500% | $76.8357 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #4 | $54.87 | 12.213% | $61.5713 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
Purchase #5 | $87.47 | 8.107% | $94.5612 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $36.68 | 13.105% | $41.4869 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.69 | 4.757% | $196.6184 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.17 | $897.5058 | $897.52 | $897.50 | $897.60 |