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 | $154.96 | 3.408% | $160.241 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $246.43 | 13.826% | $280.5014 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.54 | 6.329% | $185.5866 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $19.96 | 4.765% | $20.9111 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #5 | $29.80 | 5.554% | $31.4551 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
Purchase #6 | $144.32 | 4.296% | $150.52 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #7 | $231.73 | 13.349% | $262.6636 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.74 | $1,091.8788 | $1,091.88 | $1,091.85 | $1,091.90 |