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 | $144.55 | 8.633% | $157.029 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
Purchase #2 | $5.80 | 3.238% | $5.9878 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #3 | $100.92 | 3.432% | $104.3836 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
Purchase #4 | $116.67 | 3.369% | $120.6006 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
Purchase #5 | $151.79 | 5.823% | $160.6287 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
Purchase #6 | $185.29 | 7.753% | $199.6555 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #7 | $85.29 | 13.601% | $96.8903 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.31 | $845.1755 | $845.18 | $845.25 | $845.20 |