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 | $145.92 | 7.750% | $157.2288 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #2 | $99.69 | 12.385% | $112.0366 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
Purchase #3 | $10.55 | 12.806% | $11.901 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
Purchase #4 | $51.57 | 13.598% | $58.5825 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #5 | $151.88 | 6.390% | $161.5851 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #6 | $27.32 | 10.573% | $30.2085 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #7 | $70.73 | 12.826% | $79.8018 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $557.66 | $611.3443 | $611.35 | $611.40 | $611.30 |