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 | $150.89 | 5.751% | $159.5677 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
Purchase #2 | $53.90 | 10.714% | $59.6748 | $59.67 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
Purchase #3 | $69.96 | 3.472% | $72.389 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $202.66 | 8.456% | $219.7969 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
Purchase #5 | $138.70 | 4.150% | $144.4561 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #6 | $84.95 | 7.470% | $91.2958 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #7 | $58.92 | 3.613% | $61.0488 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $759.98 | $808.2291 | $808.24 | $808.20 | $808.30 |