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 | $151.95 | 5.321% | $160.0353 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $82.80 | 10.126% | $91.1843 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #3 | $120.59 | 8.158% | $130.4277 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #4 | $249.25 | 12.242% | $279.7632 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
Purchase #5 | $156.52 | 10.322% | $172.676 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #6 | $92.95 | 4.541% | $97.1709 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
Purchase #7 | $149.46 | 3.457% | $154.6268 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.52 | $1,085.8842 | $1,085.89 | $1,085.95 | $1,085.90 |