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 | $144.48 | 6.830% | $154.348 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
Purchase #2 | $74.98 | 5.172% | $78.858 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #3 | $236.99 | 8.386% | $256.864 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #4 | $72.90 | 5.583% | $76.97 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
Purchase #5 | $124.46 | 3.714% | $129.0824 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
Purchase #6 | $241.33 | 3.355% | $249.4266 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
Purchase #7 | $196.87 | 12.858% | $222.1835 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.01 | $1,167.7325 | $1,167.73 | $1,167.75 | $1,167.80 |