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 | $140.75 | 13.686% | $160.013 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $180.53 | 7.744% | $194.5102 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #3 | $140.54 | 5.676% | $148.5171 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #4 | $81.77 | 3.826% | $84.8985 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.40 | 10.125% | $40.0855 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #6 | $132.26 | 3.776% | $137.2541 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 3.622% | $256.3608 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.65 | $1,021.6392 | $1,021.64 | $1,021.60 | $1,021.70 |