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 | $155.55 | 3.185% | $160.5043 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $61.36 | 10.569% | $67.8451 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
Purchase #3 | $85.26 | 4.184% | $88.8273 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
Purchase #4 | $123.48 | 12.607% | $139.0471 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
Purchase #5 | $246.45 | 11.807% | $275.5484 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
Purchase #6 | $113.40 | 12.142% | $127.169 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #7 | $34.25 | 9.248% | $37.4174 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.75 | $896.3586 | $896.37 | $896.35 | $896.20 |