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 | $230.69 | 3.818% | $239.4977 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.86 | 11.198% | $158.8575 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
Purchase #3 | $57.75 | 6.321% | $61.4004 | $61.40 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
Purchase #4 | $235.79 | 12.544% | $265.3675 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
Purchase #5 | $10.69 | 5.567% | $11.2851 | $11.29 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
Purchase #6 | $145.85 | 9.821% | $160.1739 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #7 | $164.75 | 11.368% | $183.4788 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.38 | $1,080.0609 | $1,080.07 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.20 |