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 | $145.60 | 3.491% | $150.6829 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
Purchase #2 | $90.27 | 4.503% | $94.3349 | $94.33 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
Purchase #3 | $98.94 | 4.411% | $103.3042 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #4 | $76.94 | 4.349% | $80.2861 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #5 | $239.53 | 6.465% | $255.0156 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #6 | $226.33 | 4.376% | $236.2342 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.75 | 11.102% | $178.5965 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.36 | $1,098.4544 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.40 |