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 | $147.43 | 8.609% | $160.1222 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #2 | $129.42 | 8.252% | $140.0997 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
Purchase #3 | $198.97 | 8.408% | $215.6994 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #4 | $17.45 | 7.744% | $18.8013 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $24.73 | 8.155% | $26.7467 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
Purchase #6 | $183.54 | 6.207% | $194.9323 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
Purchase #7 | $230.40 | 8.542% | $250.0808 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.94 | $1,006.4824 | $1,006.48 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.40 |