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 | $151.51 | 5.775% | $160.2597 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #2 | $233.90 | 10.487% | $258.4291 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
Purchase #3 | $88.45 | 12.209% | $99.2489 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
Purchase #4 | $37.48 | 6.293% | $39.8386 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
Purchase #5 | $51.88 | 6.801% | $55.4084 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #6 | $100.84 | 3.703% | $104.5741 | $104.57 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
Purchase #7 | $225.30 | 7.774% | $242.8148 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.36 | $960.5736 | $960.57 | $960.55 | $960.50 |