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 | $144.40 | 10.786% | $159.975 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $175.33 | 5.850% | $185.5868 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 13.598% | $232.342 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
Purchase #4 | $248.58 | 4.264% | $259.1795 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $98.67 | 10.240% | $108.7738 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
Purchase #6 | $64.65 | 11.513% | $72.0932 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #7 | $162.43 | 3.769% | $168.552 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.59 | $1,186.5023 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.60 |