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 | $158.87 | 4.171% | $165.4965 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.77 | 13.265% | $226.2695 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
Purchase #3 | $239.66 | 3.372% | $247.7413 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
Purchase #4 | $101.97 | 6.483% | $108.5807 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
Purchase #5 | $97.43 | 12.670% | $109.7744 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
Purchase #6 | $70.29 | 11.689% | $78.5062 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 10.333% | $263.409 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,106.73 | $1,199.7776 | $1,199.78 | $1,199.75 | $1,199.80 |