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 | $153.58 | 4.183% | $160.0043 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 3.827% | $82.3452 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
Purchase #3 | $243.46 | 7.603% | $261.9703 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
Purchase #4 | $195.73 | 6.503% | $208.4583 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 7.669% | $238.756 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $111.92 | 8.539% | $121.4768 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.90 | 7.793% | $178.8286 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.65 | $1,251.8395 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.90 |