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 | $140.34 | 13.834% | $159.7546 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #2 | $175.44 | 8.125% | $189.6945 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
Purchase #3 | $233.75 | 3.467% | $241.8541 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #4 | $96.93 | 7.222% | $103.9303 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 11.247% | $134.2974 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
Purchase #6 | $98.81 | 12.458% | $111.1197 | $111.12 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 3.377% | $147.612 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.78 | $1,088.2626 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.30 |