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 | $150.85 | 6.564% | $160.7518 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.46 | 11.860% | $111.256 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
Purchase #3 | $103.36 | 4.678% | $108.1952 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 4.544% | $240.1898 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.75 | 4.307% | $235.4731 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.79 | 5.739% | $264.1254 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
Purchase #7 | $151.99 | 7.264% | $163.0306 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.95 | $1,283.0219 | $1,283.03 | $1,283.05 | $1,283.10 |