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 | $151.65 | 5.210% | $159.551 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.69 | 11.749% | $43.2357 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.95 | 8.258% | $49.7446 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 9.295% | $258.5155 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #5 | $203.30 | 8.161% | $219.8913 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
Purchase #6 | $239.53 | 13.264% | $271.3013 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.30 | 12.707% | $282.1056 | $282.11 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.95 | $1,284.3450 | $1,284.35 | $1,284.35 | $1,284.30 |