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 | $149.37 | 4.134% | $155.545 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.49 | 13.593% | $237.966 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
Purchase #3 | $186.75 | 6.468% | $198.829 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #4 | $45.71 | 3.280% | $47.2093 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
Purchase #5 | $43.81 | 6.697% | $46.744 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
Purchase #6 | $182.72 | 3.334% | $188.8119 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.65 | 5.142% | $263.5384 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.50 | $1,138.6436 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.50 |