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 | $151.33 | 5.330% | $159.3959 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.90 | 11.539% | $111.4275 | $111.43 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $145.61 | 8.683% | $158.2533 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #4 | $44.96 | 12.375% | $50.5238 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #5 | $120.30 | 8.422% | $130.4317 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 11.243% | $196.7777 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #7 | $138.66 | 11.278% | $154.2981 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $877.65 | $961.1080 | $961.11 | $961.15 | $961.10 |