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 | $143.95 | 11.156% | $160.0091 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $168.42 | 11.364% | $187.5592 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
Purchase #3 | $70.35 | 8.380% | $76.2453 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
Purchase #4 | $80.80 | 12.325% | $90.7586 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
Purchase #5 | $218.81 | 5.843% | $231.5951 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 7.276% | $241.6606 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #7 | $128.48 | 11.682% | $143.489 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.08 | $1,131.3169 | $1,131.33 | $1,131.30 | $1,131.40 |