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 | $73.69 | 5.192% | $77.516 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.69 | 10.329% | $158.5317 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $212.71 | 4.374% | $222.0139 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
Purchase #4 | $145.70 | 4.721% | $152.5785 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
Purchase #5 | $99.34 | 3.142% | $102.4613 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
Purchase #6 | $230.93 | 13.391% | $261.8538 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
Purchase #7 | $180.28 | 11.431% | $200.8878 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.34 | $1,175.8430 | $1,175.84 | $1,175.85 | $1,175.90 |