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 | $143.47 | 5.843% | $151.853 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
Purchase #2 | $235.82 | 5.215% | $248.118 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
Purchase #3 | $186.64 | 12.729% | $210.3974 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
Purchase #4 | $148.54 | 4.217% | $154.8039 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #5 | $72.56 | 6.285% | $77.1204 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
Purchase #6 | $119.92 | 11.110% | $133.2431 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
Purchase #7 | $122.84 | 5.817% | $129.9856 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.79 | $1,105.5214 | $1,105.52 | $1,105.50 | $1,105.50 |