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 | $143.28 | 3.653% | $148.514 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.93 | 9.268% | $121.211 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
Purchase #3 | $199.70 | 8.576% | $216.8263 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
Purchase #4 | $10.72 | 7.482% | $11.5221 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.49 | 11.599% | $84.2461 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
Purchase #6 | $247.88 | 6.360% | $263.6452 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #7 | $225.60 | 8.311% | $244.3496 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.60 | $1,090.3143 | $1,090.32 | $1,090.30 | $1,090.10 |