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 | $46.34 | 3.351% | $47.8929 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
Purchase #2 | $145.84 | 9.700% | $159.9865 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #3 | $91.26 | 7.587% | $98.1839 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
Purchase #4 | $238.76 | 6.486% | $254.246 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
Purchase #5 | $194.71 | 10.161% | $214.4945 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #6 | $106.69 | 7.618% | $114.8176 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
Purchase #7 | $237.60 | 10.628% | $262.8521 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.20 | $1,152.4735 | $1,152.47 | $1,152.50 | $1,152.50 |