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 | $142.68 | 9.679% | $156.49 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.38 | 13.671% | $141.384 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #3 | $237.95 | 8.695% | $258.6398 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
Purchase #4 | $135.84 | 3.199% | $140.1855 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
Purchase #5 | $146.30 | 7.207% | $156.8438 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
Purchase #6 | $184.98 | 3.750% | $191.9168 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #7 | $232.88 | 7.525% | $250.4042 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,205.01 | $1,295.8641 | $1,295.86 | $1,295.90 | $1,295.80 |