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 | $50.86 | 3.458% | $52.6187 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $153.79 | 3.730% | $159.5264 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #3 | $117.73 | 13.557% | $133.6907 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
Purchase #4 | $238.95 | 4.771% | $250.3503 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #5 | $141.83 | 12.792% | $159.9729 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #6 | $95.64 | 8.757% | $104.0152 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
Purchase #7 | $153.49 | 3.871% | $159.4316 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.29 | $1,019.6058 | $1,019.61 | $1,019.60 | $1,019.60 |