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 | $150.51 | 6.310% | $160.0072 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $92.59 | 11.201% | $102.961 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
Purchase #3 | $222.28 | 3.716% | $230.5399 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
Purchase #4 | $247.89 | 10.859% | $274.8084 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
Purchase #5 | $48.94 | 9.189% | $53.4371 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
Purchase #6 | $23.79 | 12.265% | $26.7078 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
Purchase #7 | $172.33 | 12.373% | $193.6524 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.33 | $1,042.1138 | $1,042.12 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.10 |