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 | $142.25 | 11.290% | $158.31 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #2 | $176.27 | 6.861% | $188.3639 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $106.66 | 8.590% | $115.8221 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
Purchase #4 | $141.47 | 5.173% | $148.7882 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #5 | $158.55 | 4.221% | $165.2424 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $37.80 | 12.456% | $42.5084 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #7 | $210.89 | 9.814% | $231.5867 | $231.59 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.89 | $1,050.6217 | $1,050.62 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.60 |