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 | $156.78 | 3.333% | $162.0055 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #2 | $128.28 | 13.278% | $145.313 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #3 | $154.70 | 12.729% | $174.3918 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
Purchase #4 | $156.82 | 11.317% | $174.5673 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #5 | $245.27 | 4.384% | $256.0226 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #6 | $80.75 | 7.388% | $86.7158 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #7 | $51.71 | 5.654% | $54.6337 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.31 | $1,053.6497 | $1,053.65 | $1,053.60 | $1,053.60 |