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 | $159.78 | 6.631% | $170.375 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #2 | $16.91 | 13.418% | $19.179 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
Purchase #3 | $174.40 | 7.339% | $187.1992 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #4 | $225.41 | 6.270% | $239.5432 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
Purchase #5 | $150.75 | 3.287% | $155.7052 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #6 | $85.58 | 12.770% | $96.5086 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #7 | $121.30 | 5.511% | $127.9848 | $127.98 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.13 | $996.4950 | $996.50 | $996.55 | $996.50 |