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 | $244.30 | 4.795% | $256.0142 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $154.68 | 5.345% | $162.9476 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
Purchase #3 | $124.29 | 7.490% | $133.5993 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
Purchase #4 | $163.66 | 5.314% | $172.3569 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #5 | $168.54 | 13.617% | $191.4901 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #6 | $134.37 | 7.783% | $144.828 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
Purchase #7 | $100.42 | 3.416% | $103.8503 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.26 | $1,165.0864 | $1,165.09 | $1,165.10 | $1,165.10 |