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 | $156.65 | 5.701% | $165.5806 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
Purchase #2 | $41.85 | 9.804% | $45.953 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
Purchase #3 | $246.75 | 7.106% | $264.2841 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #4 | $242.62 | 9.806% | $266.4113 | $266.41 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
Purchase #5 | $79.98 | 6.335% | $85.0467 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
Purchase #6 | $145.66 | 8.761% | $158.4213 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #7 | $86.93 | 10.209% | $95.8047 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.44 | $1,081.5017 | $1,081.49 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 |