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 | $153.85 | 4.333% | $160.5163 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $210.74 | 9.753% | $231.2935 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
Purchase #3 | $209.88 | 13.117% | $237.41 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #4 | $73.53 | 6.863% | $78.5764 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #5 | $36.69 | 7.603% | $39.4795 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #6 | $208.96 | 5.181% | $219.7862 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
Purchase #7 | $140.54 | 3.479% | $145.4294 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.19 | $1,112.4913 | $1,112.50 | $1,112.55 | $1,112.50 |