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 | $140.68 | 13.701% | $159.9546 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $243.78 | 4.104% | $253.7847 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #3 | $107.30 | 3.821% | $111.3999 | $111.40 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #4 | $56.85 | 3.388% | $58.7761 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.98 | 7.185% | $252.9352 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.39 | 9.157% | $175.0769 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
Purchase #7 | $35.47 | 6.789% | $37.8781 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.45 | $1,049.8055 | $1,049.81 | $1,049.90 | $1,049.90 |