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 | $158.62 | 3.422% | $164.048 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
Purchase #2 | $122.81 | 9.247% | $134.1662 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
Purchase #3 | $138.72 | 3.262% | $143.245 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #4 | $216.38 | 9.601% | $237.1546 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
Purchase #5 | $217.60 | 10.459% | $240.3588 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #6 | $159.88 | 7.455% | $171.7991 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $221.50 | 10.477% | $244.7066 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,235.51 | $1,335.4783 | $1,335.49 | $1,335.45 | $1,335.50 |