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 | $148.82 | 6.866% | $159.038 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
Purchase #2 | $197.44 | 8.502% | $214.2263 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $22.89 | 6.249% | $24.3204 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #4 | $189.47 | 3.844% | $196.7532 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #5 | $84.55 | 8.242% | $91.5186 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #6 | $247.50 | 10.781% | $274.183 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
Purchase #7 | $140.51 | 13.842% | $159.9594 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.18 | $1,119.9989 | $1,120.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,120.00 |