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 | $142.48 | 11.245% | $158.5019 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $19.34 | 7.340% | $20.7596 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #3 | $224.93 | 5.423% | $237.128 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
Purchase #4 | $90.28 | 12.370% | $101.4476 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.89 | 7.589% | $234.4257 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
Purchase #6 | $91.54 | 8.116% | $98.9694 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #7 | $174.33 | 8.668% | $189.4409 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.79 | $1,040.6731 | $1,040.68 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.60 |