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 | $149.94 | 7.325% | $160.9231 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #2 | $39.48 | 6.749% | $42.1445 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 7.858% | $215.4787 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #4 | $216.97 | 8.732% | $235.9158 | $235.92 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
Purchase #5 | $158.82 | 6.427% | $169.0274 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
Purchase #6 | $47.88 | 11.840% | $53.549 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.95 | 5.859% | $172.4972 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.82 | $1,049.5357 | $1,049.54 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.40 |