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 | $142.81 | 11.356% | $159.0275 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.31 | 7.305% | $179.532 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #3 | $213.31 | 9.165% | $232.8599 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
Purchase #4 | $158.33 | 3.292% | $163.5422 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
Purchase #5 | $206.52 | 11.550% | $230.3731 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
Purchase #6 | $226.81 | 3.241% | $234.1609 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
Purchase #7 | $83.51 | 10.580% | $92.3454 | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,198.60 | $1,291.8410 | $1,291.84 | $1,291.85 | $1,291.80 |