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 | $151.86 | 5.691% | $160.5024 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.42 | 13.221% | $137.4729 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
Purchase #3 | $103.51 | 10.555% | $114.4355 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
Purchase #4 | $47.59 | 5.279% | $50.1023 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #5 | $78.89 | 10.198% | $86.9352 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $169.33 | 7.241% | $181.5912 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
Purchase #7 | $215.91 | 4.234% | $225.0516 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.51 | $956.0911 | $956.09 | $956.10 | $956.10 |