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 | $145.51 | 10.298% | $160.4946 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.91 | 4.256% | $89.5663 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #3 | $202.85 | 3.544% | $210.039 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 12.390% | $189.321 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #5 | $74.93 | 10.536% | $82.8246 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #6 | $8.84 | 3.573% | $9.1559 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 5.384% | $257.959 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.27 | $999.3604 | $999.36 | $999.30 | $999.40 |