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 | $151.75 | 5.441% | $160.0067 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.51 | 7.312% | $142.1991 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #3 | $17.37 | 12.689% | $19.5741 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #4 | $71.53 | 6.724% | $76.3397 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.54 | 12.387% | $215.2661 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $94.61 | 6.415% | $100.6792 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #7 | $234.99 | 12.285% | $263.8585 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.30 | $977.9234 | $977.93 | $977.90 | $978.00 |