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 | $242.84 | 7.398% | $260.8053 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #2 | $109.54 | 5.198% | $115.2339 | $115.23 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
Purchase #3 | $168.72 | 6.456% | $179.6126 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #4 | $57.95 | 8.147% | $62.6712 | $62.67 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
Purchase #5 | $38.98 | 12.475% | $43.8428 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #6 | $148.95 | 4.837% | $156.1547 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 5.201% | $235.4504 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.79 | $1,053.7709 | $1,053.76 | $1,053.75 | $1,053.80 |