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 | $140.75 | 13.508% | $159.7625 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #2 | $250.30 | 7.792% | $269.8034 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
Purchase #3 | $230.79 | 6.150% | $244.9836 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Purchase #4 | $39.99 | 7.259% | $42.8929 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #5 | $95.40 | 11.317% | $106.1964 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
Purchase #6 | $74.75 | 5.378% | $78.7701 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.87 | 11.248% | $184.5271 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.85 | $1,086.9360 | $1,086.93 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.00 |