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 | $152.96 | 3.633% | $158.517 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 9.374% | $153.408 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #3 | $117.53 | 7.678% | $126.554 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
Purchase #4 | $199.36 | 5.188% | $209.7028 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
Purchase #5 | $38.89 | 7.277% | $41.72 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
Purchase #6 | $71.80 | 7.577% | $77.2403 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 13.234% | $148.144 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.63 | $915.2861 | $915.28 | $915.25 | $915.20 |