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 | $147.43 | 7.430% | $158.384 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #2 | $137.44 | 8.710% | $149.411 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #3 | $179.67 | 4.444% | $187.6545 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
Purchase #4 | $37.88 | 12.311% | $42.5434 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $44.55 | 5.265% | $46.8956 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #6 | $150.84 | 4.606% | $157.7877 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #7 | $88.73 | 4.648% | $92.8542 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.54 | $835.5304 | $835.52 | $835.55 | $835.60 |