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 | $143.92 | 9.223% | $157.1937 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
Purchase #2 | $79.50 | 11.417% | $88.5765 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #3 | $209.52 | 6.309% | $222.7386 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #4 | $207.56 | 11.492% | $231.4128 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
Purchase #5 | $159.58 | 12.637% | $179.7461 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #6 | $70.37 | 8.490% | $76.3444 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
Purchase #7 | $133.65 | 8.464% | $144.9621 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.10 | $1,100.9742 | $1,100.97 | $1,101.00 | $1,100.90 |