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 | $158.33 | 11.459% | $176.473 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.97 | 13.110% | $90.4541 | $90.45 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $98.64 | 6.774% | $105.3219 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
Purchase #4 | $132.83 | 10.369% | $146.6031 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #5 | $231.94 | 12.498% | $260.9279 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
Purchase #6 | $195.56 | 5.625% | $206.5603 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
Purchase #7 | $49.97 | 7.398% | $53.6668 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.24 | $1,040.0071 | $1,040.00 | $1,039.95 | $1,040.10 |