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 | $161.72 | 3.579% | $167.508 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.38 | 12.776% | $265.4521 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.96 | 5.736% | $140.5866 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #4 | $144.93 | 10.478% | $160.1158 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #5 | $79.63 | 12.269% | $89.3998 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #6 | $76.75 | 5.689% | $81.1163 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
Purchase #7 | $224.39 | 6.375% | $238.6949 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.76 | $1,142.8735 | $1,142.88 | $1,142.85 | $1,142.90 |