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 | $144.85 | 10.479% | $160.0288 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $134.98 | 13.531% | $153.2441 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $236.76 | 8.208% | $256.1933 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #4 | $213.70 | 3.650% | $221.5001 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #5 | $10.28 | 3.465% | $10.6362 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
Purchase #6 | $29.90 | 5.686% | $31.6001 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #7 | $226.27 | 11.290% | $251.8159 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.74 | $1,085.0185 | $1,085.02 | $1,085.05 | $1,084.90 |