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 | $148.82 | 8.392% | $161.309 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #2 | $87.95 | 5.560% | $92.84 | $92.84 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 12.806% | $225.0028 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Purchase #4 | $79.79 | 11.248% | $88.7648 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
Purchase #5 | $87.97 | 13.184% | $99.568 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.34 | 4.163% | $123.2665 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #7 | $239.86 | 9.628% | $262.9537 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.19 | $1,053.7048 | $1,053.70 | $1,053.65 | $1,053.80 |