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 | $164.41 | 3.543% | $170.235 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #2 | $152.82 | 4.540% | $159.758 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #3 | $153.61 | 9.186% | $167.7206 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #4 | $219.75 | 11.365% | $244.7246 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
Purchase #5 | $189.38 | 8.218% | $204.9432 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
Purchase #6 | $52.37 | 4.412% | $54.6806 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #7 | $35.71 | 6.281% | $37.9529 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.05 | $1,040.0149 | $1,040.01 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |