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 | $152.70 | 4.351% | $159.344 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
Purchase #2 | $17.84 | 9.221% | $19.485 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.41 | 8.575% | $38.4464 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
Purchase #4 | $192.54 | 12.845% | $217.2718 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
Purchase #5 | $235.57 | 11.316% | $262.2271 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
Purchase #6 | $160.45 | 12.512% | $180.5255 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #7 | $216.79 | 11.231% | $241.1377 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.30 | $1,118.4375 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.30 |