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 | $151.65 | 5.360% | $159.7784 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #2 | $127.88 | 7.748% | $137.7881 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 5.185% | $128.757 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #4 | $31.48 | 6.593% | $33.5555 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
Purchase #5 | $226.82 | 9.585% | $248.5607 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
Purchase #6 | $153.74 | 9.399% | $168.19 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #7 | $119.67 | 6.830% | $127.8435 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.65 | $1,004.4732 | $1,004.48 | $1,004.50 | $1,004.60 |