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 | $245.65 | 4.539% | $256.8001 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #2 | $160.83 | 11.339% | $179.0665 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #3 | $156.74 | 10.227% | $172.7698 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #4 | $220.90 | 7.659% | $237.8187 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
Purchase #5 | $87.41 | 12.311% | $98.171 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
Purchase #6 | $149.55 | 7.350% | $160.5419 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #7 | $41.75 | 8.869% | $45.4528 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.83 | $1,150.6208 | $1,150.62 | $1,150.55 | $1,150.70 |