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 | $148.87 | 7.864% | $160.5771 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #2 | $35.27 | 6.439% | $37.541 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.48 | 9.621% | $38.8935 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #4 | $201.85 | 3.544% | $209.0036 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
Purchase #5 | $41.34 | 5.125% | $43.4587 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #6 | $224.55 | 9.304% | $245.4421 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
Purchase #7 | $140.56 | 12.817% | $158.5756 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.92 | $893.4916 | $893.49 | $893.55 | $893.50 |