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 | $142.65 | 7.571% | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.77 | 7.375% | $85.653 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
Purchase #3 | $92.28 | 6.450% | $98.2321 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #4 | $213.87 | 7.544% | $230.0044 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Purchase #5 | $231.58 | 12.825% | $261.2801 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #6 | $132.37 | 5.325% | $139.4187 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #7 | $165.58 | 13.764% | $188.3704 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.10 | $1,156.4087 | $1,156.40 | $1,156.40 | $1,156.50 |