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 | $157.59 | 3.169% | $162.584 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #2 | $69.85 | 9.684% | $76.6143 | $76.61 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #3 | $171.74 | 5.418% | $181.0449 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
Purchase #4 | $218.54 | 12.730% | $246.3601 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #5 | $124.59 | 12.749% | $140.474 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
Purchase #6 | $232.91 | 7.528% | $250.4435 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
Purchase #7 | $119.34 | 9.767% | $130.9959 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.56 | $1,188.5167 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 |