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 | $147.97 | 5.593% | $156.246 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #2 | $103.67 | 7.440% | $111.383 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $203.55 | 6.237% | $216.2454 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
Purchase #4 | $200.77 | 5.843% | $212.501 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #5 | $102.87 | 11.762% | $114.9696 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
Purchase #6 | $70.96 | 13.323% | $80.414 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #7 | $222.34 | 11.764% | $248.4961 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.13 | $1,140.2551 | $1,140.26 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.20 |