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 | $143.55 | 10.628% | $158.8065 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #2 | $219.83 | 9.388% | $240.4676 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #3 | $38.54 | 5.220% | $40.5518 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $74.56 | 7.670% | $80.2788 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #5 | $109.38 | 6.590% | $116.5881 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 5.745% | $85.5266 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $169.48 | 5.419% | $178.6641 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $836.22 | $900.8835 | $900.89 | $900.90 | $901.00 |