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 | $138.93 | 12.669% | $156.531 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.58 | 3.817% | $89.8848 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #3 | $227.87 | 4.388% | $237.8689 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 9.570% | $144.3037 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #5 | $170.53 | 5.758% | $180.3491 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $245.48 | 6.186% | $260.6654 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
Purchase #7 | $78.69 | 5.656% | $83.1407 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.78 | $1,152.7436 | $1,152.74 | $1,152.75 | $1,152.70 |