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 | $152.47 | 4.736% | $159.691 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #2 | $168.41 | 7.369% | $180.8201 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #3 | $248.25 | 3.282% | $256.3976 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #4 | $100.67 | 9.125% | $109.8561 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
Purchase #5 | $195.61 | 13.107% | $221.2486 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
Purchase #6 | $123.86 | 4.749% | $129.7421 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
Purchase #7 | $38.45 | 4.699% | $40.2568 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.72 | $1,098.0123 | $1,098.02 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.00 |