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 | $143.28 | 10.201% | $157.896 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #2 | $213.40 | 6.761% | $227.828 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
Purchase #3 | $74.89 | 5.309% | $78.8659 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $25.79 | 4.144% | $26.8587 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.75 | 7.160% | $200.1213 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #6 | $48.34 | 7.586% | $52.0071 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #7 | $125.71 | 7.620% | $135.2891 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.16 | $878.8661 | $878.88 | $878.85 | $878.90 |