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 | $144.85 | 10.459% | $159.9999 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 11.592% | $82.0759 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #3 | $180.76 | 10.133% | $199.0764 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
Purchase #4 | $119.71 | 12.518% | $134.6953 | $134.70 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
Purchase #5 | $152.51 | 11.220% | $169.6216 | $169.62 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #6 | $84.51 | 3.853% | $87.7662 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
Purchase #7 | $146.52 | 7.549% | $157.5808 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.41 | $990.8161 | $990.83 | $990.85 | $990.90 |