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 | $144.31 | 12.266% | $162.0111 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #2 | $45.37 | 3.240% | $46.84 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
Purchase #3 | $83.95 | 8.810% | $91.346 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
Purchase #4 | $238.60 | 8.867% | $259.7567 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
Purchase #5 | $175.40 | 4.547% | $183.3754 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
Purchase #6 | $138.71 | 7.619% | $149.2783 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.93 | 4.278% | $258.5364 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.27 | $1,151.1439 | $1,151.16 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.10 |