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 | $130.81 | 10.448% | $144.477 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.69 | 3.361% | $168.158 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #3 | $81.47 | 12.693% | $91.811 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #4 | $210.58 | 7.248% | $225.8428 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
Purchase #5 | $13.60 | 7.719% | $14.6498 | $14.65 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
Purchase #6 | $159.25 | 3.804% | $165.3079 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #7 | $196.86 | 8.842% | $214.2664 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.26 | $1,024.5129 | $1,024.52 | $1,024.50 | $1,024.50 |