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 | $132.81 | 3.511% | $137.473 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.92 | 6.780% | $133.3896 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #3 | $202.41 | 5.517% | $213.577 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
Purchase #4 | $81.97 | 10.224% | $90.3506 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #5 | $117.71 | 12.749% | $132.7168 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #6 | $196.36 | 11.713% | $219.3596 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.51 | 12.414% | $182.684 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.69 | $1,109.5506 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.70 |