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 | $144.47 | 10.860% | $160.1594 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 11.356% | $164.4283 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
Purchase #3 | $185.58 | 3.196% | $191.5111 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #4 | $18.90 | 4.287% | $19.7102 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
Purchase #5 | $217.38 | 10.422% | $240.0353 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $222.93 | 13.831% | $253.7634 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
Purchase #7 | $51.44 | 9.570% | $56.3628 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.36 | $1,085.9705 | $1,085.97 | $1,085.95 | $1,086.00 |