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 | $168.91 | 3.580% | $174.957 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $17.85 | 3.546% | $18.483 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 3.665% | $246.3702 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #4 | $177.95 | 5.154% | $187.1215 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #5 | $129.86 | 9.781% | $142.5616 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 12.778% | $92.0381 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
Purchase #7 | $104.37 | 4.831% | $109.4121 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.21 | $970.9435 | $970.94 | $970.90 | $971.00 |