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 | $141.41 | 13.137% | $159.987 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $203.59 | 5.270% | $214.3192 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #3 | $226.74 | 3.470% | $234.6079 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 5.362% | $8.0813 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
Purchase #5 | $132.50 | 4.321% | $138.2253 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.49 | 10.580% | $265.9338 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
Purchase #7 | $116.39 | 9.593% | $127.5553 | $127.56 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.79 | $1,148.7098 | $1,148.72 | $1,148.75 | $1,148.70 |