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 | $154.61 | 3.558% | $160.111 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #2 | $36.68 | 5.697% | $38.7697 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $142.70 | 8.478% | $154.7981 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #4 | $241.81 | 12.368% | $271.7171 | $271.72 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
Purchase #5 | $78.57 | 13.326% | $89.0402 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
Purchase #6 | $64.97 | 8.717% | $70.6334 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
Purchase #7 | $238.71 | 13.742% | $271.5135 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.05 | $1,056.5830 | $1,056.58 | $1,056.55 | $1,056.50 |