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 | $126.87 | 6.859% | $135.572 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
Purchase #2 | $245.87 | 13.608% | $279.328 | $279.33 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
Purchase #3 | $176.61 | 6.375% | $187.8689 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #4 | $94.39 | 4.463% | $98.6026 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
Purchase #5 | $116.28 | 5.332% | $122.48 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
Purchase #6 | $82.62 | 12.342% | $92.817 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #7 | $161.79 | 12.722% | $182.3729 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.43 | $1,099.0414 | $1,099.04 | $1,099.00 | $1,099.10 |