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 | $130.70 | 11.163% | $145.29 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #2 | $149.79 | 5.717% | $158.3535 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #3 | $240.42 | 4.464% | $251.1523 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #4 | $29.67 | 13.171% | $33.5778 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #5 | $42.29 | 11.215% | $47.0328 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
Purchase #6 | $220.54 | 6.378% | $234.606 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #7 | $157.90 | 4.417% | $164.8744 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.31 | $1,034.8868 | $1,034.88 | $1,034.90 | $1,035.00 |