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 | $153.88 | 3.680% | $159.5428 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #2 | $170.34 | 5.860% | $180.3219 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 11.770% | $85.8058 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $144.98 | 7.123% | $155.3069 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #5 | $164.83 | 13.468% | $187.0293 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
Purchase #6 | $206.36 | 3.471% | $213.5228 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.27 | 8.170% | $260.9818 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,158.43 | $1,242.5113 | $1,242.51 | $1,242.50 | $1,242.40 |