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 | $147.82 | 8.567% | $160.4837 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.87 | 5.725% | $250.4308 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
Purchase #3 | $238.39 | 13.555% | $270.7038 | $270.70 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #4 | $99.83 | 10.470% | $110.2822 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #5 | $27.50 | 4.628% | $28.7727 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
Purchase #6 | $11.51 | 10.438% | $12.7114 | $12.71 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #7 | $205.75 | 12.471% | $231.4091 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.67 | $1,064.7937 | $1,064.78 | $1,064.80 | $1,064.80 |