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 | $146.50 | 9.551% | $160.4922 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.53 | 8.566% | $210.1078 | $210.11 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
Purchase #3 | $89.49 | 6.781% | $95.5583 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
Purchase #4 | $245.39 | 10.528% | $271.2247 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
Purchase #5 | $27.33 | 3.719% | $28.3464 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
Purchase #6 | $154.34 | 8.748% | $167.8417 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
Purchase #7 | $139.81 | 3.661% | $144.9284 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.39 | $1,078.4995 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.40 |