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 | $150.26 | 6.596% | $160.1711 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $106.35 | 4.553% | $111.1921 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
Purchase #3 | $93.85 | 7.732% | $101.1065 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
Purchase #4 | $62.86 | 5.370% | $66.2356 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
Purchase #5 | $112.96 | 12.714% | $127.3217 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.25 | 10.852% | $251.9112 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #7 | $204.80 | 9.785% | $224.8397 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.33 | $1,042.7779 | $1,042.78 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.70 |