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 | $153.59 | 9.387% | $168.0075 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #2 | $120.71 | 13.873% | $137.4561 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.81 | 11.510% | $194.9306 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
Purchase #4 | $73.46 | 5.591% | $77.5671 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 4.150% | $250.4183 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.43 | 7.199% | $151.6115 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
Purchase #7 | $150.62 | 9.720% | $165.2603 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.06 | $1,145.2514 | $1,145.26 | $1,145.20 | $1,145.30 |