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 | $146.25 | 12.828% | $165.011 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #2 | $29.27 | 8.770% | $31.837 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 8.528% | $268.8347 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
Purchase #4 | $106.35 | 11.700% | $118.793 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
Purchase #5 | $155.62 | 3.428% | $160.9547 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
Purchase #6 | $232.94 | 8.476% | $252.684 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $17.44 | 6.341% | $18.5459 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.58 | $1,016.6603 | $1,016.65 | $1,016.70 | $1,016.60 |