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 | $148.95 | 7.550% | $160.1957 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $36.53 | 10.106% | $40.2217 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #3 | $53.27 | 11.675% | $59.4893 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $14.55 | 6.137% | $15.4429 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #5 | $72.44 | 9.592% | $79.3884 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #6 | $113.43 | 7.329% | $121.7433 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
Purchase #7 | $222.58 | 5.818% | $235.5297 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.75 | $712.0110 | $712.01 | $712.05 | $711.90 |