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 | $156.40 | 3.573% | $161.9882 | $161.99 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #2 | $238.55 | 11.267% | $265.4274 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
Purchase #3 | $73.39 | 12.575% | $82.6188 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #4 | $133.54 | 13.395% | $151.4277 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
Purchase #5 | $70.77 | 10.453% | $78.1676 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.98 | 8.325% | $188.4638 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $154.45 | 3.500% | $159.8558 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.08 | $1,087.9493 | $1,087.96 | $1,087.95 | $1,088.00 |