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 | $144.88 | 10.836% | $160.5792 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #2 | $82.66 | 8.353% | $89.5646 | $89.56 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #3 | $82.58 | 8.178% | $89.3334 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
Purchase #4 | $146.98 | 9.755% | $161.3179 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #5 | $249.33 | 12.402% | $280.2519 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
Purchase #6 | $235.49 | 8.452% | $255.3936 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $39.44 | 6.500% | $42.0036 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.36 | $1,078.4442 | $1,078.43 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.50 |