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 | $151.25 | 13.362% | $171.46 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.49 | 7.690% | $185.7545 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #3 | $57.30 | 11.391% | $63.827 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
Purchase #4 | $238.76 | 9.465% | $261.3586 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
Purchase #5 | $211.31 | 3.121% | $217.905 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
Purchase #6 | $128.68 | 8.361% | $139.4389 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
Purchase #7 | $93.54 | 5.265% | $98.4649 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.33 | $1,138.2089 | $1,138.21 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.30 |