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 | $145.42 | 10.137% | $160.1612 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $128.43 | 6.448% | $136.7112 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
Purchase #3 | $71.59 | 7.599% | $77.0301 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
Purchase #4 | $117.82 | 4.246% | $122.8226 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
Purchase #5 | $137.49 | 9.238% | $150.1913 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #6 | $132.50 | 11.590% | $147.8568 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
Purchase #7 | $230.45 | 11.408% | $256.7397 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.70 | $1,051.5129 | $1,051.51 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.50 |