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 | $141.88 | 11.362% | $158.0004 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #2 | $77.95 | 5.656% | $82.3589 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.89 | 4.644% | $166.2689 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $219.32 | 13.674% | $249.3098 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
Purchase #5 | $104.82 | 6.425% | $111.5547 | $111.55 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
Purchase #6 | $145.60 | 8.579% | $158.091 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
Purchase #7 | $75.53 | 3.316% | $78.0346 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.99 | $1,003.6183 | $1,003.61 | $1,003.60 | $1,003.70 |