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 | $126.54 | 9.382% | $138.412 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #2 | $234.26 | 12.300% | $263.074 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
Purchase #3 | $51.95 | 6.843% | $55.5049 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #4 | $154.76 | 5.701% | $163.5829 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
Purchase #5 | $123.71 | 13.717% | $140.6793 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.67 | 7.857% | $218.5938 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #7 | $22.54 | 4.563% | $23.5685 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.43 | $1,003.4154 | $1,003.40 | $1,003.40 | $1,003.50 |