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 | $139.95 | 13.470% | $158.8013 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #2 | $143.41 | 3.679% | $148.6861 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #3 | $247.50 | 5.145% | $260.2339 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
Purchase #4 | $92.82 | 12.129% | $104.0781 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
Purchase #5 | $116.26 | 3.698% | $120.5593 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
Purchase #6 | $7.99 | 11.585% | $8.9156 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
Purchase #7 | $208.78 | 3.121% | $215.296 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.71 | $1,016.5703 | $1,016.58 | $1,016.60 | $1,016.60 |