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 | $159.97 | 7.197% | $171.483 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.33 | 4.439% | $215.489 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #3 | $78.34 | 3.694% | $81.2339 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
Purchase #4 | $143.72 | 8.751% | $156.2969 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #5 | $94.62 | 10.811% | $104.8494 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $211.46 | 12.668% | $238.2478 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
Purchase #7 | $81.62 | 4.465% | $85.2643 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.06 | $1,052.8643 | $1,052.86 | $1,052.90 | $1,052.80 |