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 | $153.46 | 4.587% | $160.4992 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 7.582% | $54.1891 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 8.297% | $201.9522 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
Purchase #4 | $82.69 | 5.413% | $87.166 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
Purchase #5 | $62.82 | 8.448% | $68.127 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
Purchase #6 | $204.57 | 11.242% | $227.5678 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
Purchase #7 | $222.72 | 7.761% | $240.0053 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.11 | $1,039.5066 | $1,039.52 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.60 |