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 | $140.89 | 13.586% | $160.0313 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $115.59 | 8.448% | $125.355 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
Purchase #3 | $22.79 | 4.591% | $23.8363 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
Purchase #4 | $149.42 | 7.695% | $160.9179 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #5 | $222.55 | 4.177% | $231.8459 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
Purchase #6 | $228.78 | 4.631% | $239.3748 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #7 | $130.29 | 4.472% | $136.1166 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.31 | $1,077.4778 | $1,077.49 | $1,077.45 | $1,077.40 |