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 | $138.46 | 4.610% | $144.843 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
Purchase #2 | $172.80 | 6.653% | $184.2964 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #3 | $95.46 | 13.691% | $108.5294 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
Purchase #4 | $212.67 | 5.434% | $224.2265 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
Purchase #5 | $18.80 | 5.418% | $19.8186 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #6 | $123.50 | 9.230% | $134.8991 | $134.90 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.52 | 5.332% | $243.8646 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.21 | $1,060.4776 | $1,060.48 | $1,060.50 | $1,060.40 |