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 | $152.86 | 3.498% | $158.207 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #2 | $42.86 | 5.539% | $45.234 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #3 | $196.58 | 11.348% | $218.8879 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
Purchase #4 | $232.61 | 13.758% | $264.6125 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #5 | $74.96 | 11.514% | $83.5909 | $83.59 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 7.628% | $170.0092 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #7 | $163.91 | 13.455% | $185.9641 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.74 | $1,126.5056 | $1,126.50 | $1,126.50 | $1,126.50 |