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 | $144.90 | 9.723% | $158.9886 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
Purchase #2 | $250.79 | 10.869% | $278.0484 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
Purchase #3 | $191.85 | 6.532% | $204.3816 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #4 | $22.29 | 9.649% | $24.4408 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #5 | $229.82 | 7.284% | $246.5601 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #6 | $42.45 | 7.590% | $45.672 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
Purchase #7 | $150.25 | 7.507% | $161.5293 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.35 | $1,119.6208 | $1,119.62 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.60 |