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 | 9.280% | $159.822 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #2 | $167.67 | 5.125% | $176.2631 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
Purchase #3 | $111.31 | 6.385% | $118.4171 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #4 | $26.82 | 10.425% | $29.616 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #5 | $152.56 | 5.713% | $161.2758 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #6 | $129.54 | 10.817% | $143.5523 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $227.50 | 11.775% | $254.2881 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.65 | $1,043.2344 | $1,043.24 | $1,043.20 | $1,043.30 |