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 | $136.40 | 10.695% | $150.988 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 3.484% | $37.544 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 11.322% | $39.831 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
Purchase #4 | $145.79 | 3.209% | $150.4684 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.25 | 10.422% | $101.8643 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
Purchase #6 | $193.53 | 11.767% | $216.3027 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #7 | $15.92 | 13.342% | $18.044 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $655.95 | $715.0424 | $715.03 | $715.05 | $715.00 |