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 | $154.92 | 3.120% | $159.7535 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #2 | $5.41 | 12.720% | $6.0982 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
Purchase #3 | $54.26 | 7.446% | $58.3002 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #4 | $238.96 | 5.404% | $251.8734 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
Purchase #5 | $93.35 | 7.488% | $100.34 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.51 | 6.567% | $254.173 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
Purchase #7 | $142.96 | 12.818% | $161.2846 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.37 | $991.8229 | $991.81 | $991.80 | $991.90 |