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 | $143.51 | 11.819% | $160.4714 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $203.73 | 9.192% | $222.4569 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #3 | $42.50 | 9.459% | $46.5201 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #4 | $160.42 | 4.512% | $167.6582 | $167.66 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
Purchase #5 | $153.43 | 7.370% | $164.7378 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
Purchase #6 | $227.90 | 8.434% | $247.1211 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
Purchase #7 | $47.69 | 7.475% | $51.2548 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.18 | $1,060.2203 | $1,060.22 | $1,060.15 | $1,060.30 |