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 | $138.96 | 3.401% | $143.686 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
Purchase #2 | $161.53 | 12.103% | $181.08 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
Purchase #3 | $122.79 | 8.525% | $133.2578 | $133.26 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #4 | $47.71 | 12.813% | $53.8231 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
Purchase #5 | $12.67 | 6.766% | $13.5273 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
Purchase #6 | $217.93 | 12.791% | $245.8054 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
Purchase #7 | $242.37 | 9.733% | $265.9599 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.96 | $1,037.1395 | $1,037.15 | $1,037.15 | $1,037.20 |