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 | $136.91 | 8.854% | $149.032 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
Purchase #2 | $108.79 | 3.748% | $112.8674 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
Purchase #3 | $236.28 | 12.686% | $266.2545 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
Purchase #4 | $79.78 | 4.190% | $83.1228 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #5 | $127.63 | 4.225% | $133.0224 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
Purchase #6 | $165.97 | 5.357% | $174.861 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $230.66 | 3.810% | $239.4481 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.02 | $1,158.6082 | $1,158.60 | $1,158.55 | $1,158.60 |