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 | $146.56 | 5.668% | $154.867 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
Purchase #2 | $46.86 | 13.583% | $53.225 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #3 | $39.27 | 11.200% | $43.6682 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #4 | $209.89 | 13.767% | $238.7856 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #5 | $244.86 | 8.368% | $265.3499 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
Purchase #6 | $186.77 | 7.106% | $200.0419 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #7 | $115.50 | 4.538% | $120.7414 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.71 | $1,076.6790 | $1,076.69 | $1,076.70 | $1,076.60 |