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 | $143.99 | 10.710% | $159.4113 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #2 | $42.38 | 12.632% | $47.7334 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
Purchase #3 | $85.56 | 12.225% | $96.0197 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
Purchase #4 | $172.50 | 13.873% | $196.4309 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #5 | $64.94 | 11.683% | $72.5269 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #6 | $162.53 | 12.500% | $182.8463 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
Purchase #7 | $207.64 | 9.295% | $226.9401 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.54 | $981.9086 | $981.91 | $981.95 | $981.70 |