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 | $153.49 | 4.366% | $160.1914 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $147.59 | 10.126% | $162.535 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #3 | $8.32 | 5.736% | $8.7972 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 4.706% | $243.5671 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
Purchase #5 | $179.60 | 5.627% | $189.7061 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
Purchase #6 | $180.94 | 12.103% | $202.8392 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
Purchase #7 | $103.84 | 13.770% | $118.1388 | $118.14 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.40 | $1,085.7748 | $1,085.79 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.70 |