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 | $142.41 | 13.735% | $161.97 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
Purchase #2 | $62.87 | 10.369% | $69.389 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
Purchase #3 | $217.28 | 12.351% | $244.1163 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
Purchase #4 | $109.39 | 7.785% | $117.906 | $117.91 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #5 | $57.72 | 7.492% | $62.0444 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
Purchase #6 | $235.78 | 6.182% | $250.3559 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.75 | 8.163% | $248.5045 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.20 | $1,154.2861 | $1,154.29 | $1,154.25 | $1,154.30 |