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 | $155.54 | 6.467% | $165.5988 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
Purchase #2 | $247.56 | 11.503% | $276.0368 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
Purchase #3 | $246.84 | 12.833% | $278.517 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
Purchase #4 | $80.35 | 10.231% | $88.5706 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
Purchase #5 | $152.46 | 6.399% | $162.2159 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #6 | $90.33 | 5.475% | $95.2756 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #7 | $56.29 | 5.781% | $59.5441 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.37 | $1,125.7588 | $1,125.77 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.70 |