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 | $152.39 | 3.795% | $158.1732 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
Purchase #2 | $96.44 | 9.274% | $105.3838 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #3 | $238.30 | 9.436% | $260.786 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 7.678% | $139.443 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
Purchase #5 | $190.80 | 13.583% | $216.7164 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #6 | $146.87 | 7.240% | $157.5034 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #7 | $39.48 | 8.305% | $42.7588 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.78 | $1,080.7646 | $1,080.76 | $1,080.75 | $1,080.80 |