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 | $158.69 | 7.631% | $170.7996 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.40 | 7.234% | $106.5906 | $106.59 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
Purchase #3 | $48.93 | 3.841% | $50.8094 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #4 | $113.31 | 12.497% | $127.4704 | $127.47 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $126.96 | 7.705% | $136.7423 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
Purchase #6 | $228.25 | 11.221% | $253.8619 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #7 | $157.47 | 3.816% | $163.4791 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.01 | $1,009.7533 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.80 |