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 | $153.81 | 3.241% | $158.795 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.54 | 6.451% | $148.5417 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.55 | 10.596% | $180.8798 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #4 | $160.95 | 8.582% | $174.7627 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
Purchase #5 | $212.30 | 9.563% | $232.6022 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
Purchase #6 | $196.97 | 7.753% | $212.2411 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
Purchase #7 | $155.80 | 11.672% | $173.985 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.92 | $1,281.8075 | $1,281.81 | $1,281.85 | $1,281.80 |