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 | $131.80 | 11.566% | $147.044 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
Purchase #2 | $218.98 | 8.156% | $236.84 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
Purchase #3 | $56.75 | 6.721% | $60.5642 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #4 | $14.58 | 6.229% | $15.4882 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.94 | 13.498% | $257.5724 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $156.86 | 8.778% | $170.6292 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
Purchase #7 | $168.44 | 6.471% | $179.3398 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.35 | $1,067.4778 | $1,067.47 | $1,067.50 | $1,067.40 |