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 | $123.36 | 5.826% | $130.547 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 5.402% | $175.5997 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #3 | $164.75 | 8.168% | $178.2068 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #4 | $133.78 | 11.730% | $149.4724 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.81 | 6.636% | $173.6141 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #6 | $71.39 | 13.390% | $80.9491 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
Purchase #7 | $246.51 | 13.652% | $280.1635 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.20 | $1,168.5526 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.50 | $1,168.50 |