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 | $149.37 | 7.377% | $160.389 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #2 | $149.97 | 7.524% | $161.2537 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
Purchase #3 | $212.51 | 13.366% | $240.9141 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #4 | $230.25 | 6.792% | $245.8886 | $245.89 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
Purchase #5 | $52.84 | 8.809% | $57.4947 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #6 | $162.29 | 5.466% | $171.1608 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
Purchase #7 | $18.45 | 8.302% | $19.9817 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.68 | $1,057.0826 | $1,057.07 | $1,057.10 | $1,057.20 |