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 | $147.90 | 7.620% | $159.17 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
Purchase #2 | $185.56 | 3.220% | $191.535 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
Purchase #3 | $62.67 | 10.609% | $69.3187 | $69.32 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
Purchase #4 | $15.88 | 8.756% | $17.2705 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #5 | $136.34 | 11.372% | $151.8446 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
Purchase #6 | $231.59 | 6.293% | $246.164 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
Purchase #7 | $124.91 | 9.845% | $137.2074 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.85 | $972.5102 | $972.51 | $972.45 | $972.50 |