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 | $150.62 | 6.615% | $160.5835 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.43 | 13.249% | $43.5216 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $179.64 | 4.571% | $187.8513 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #4 | $93.91 | 12.105% | $105.2778 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
Purchase #5 | $235.56 | 9.478% | $257.8864 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #6 | $210.80 | 12.467% | $237.0804 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
Purchase #7 | $138.61 | 12.155% | $155.458 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.57 | $1,147.6590 | $1,147.66 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.80 |