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 | $130.50 | 10.823% | $144.624 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #2 | $109.95 | 9.745% | $120.6646 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
Purchase #3 | $195.44 | 11.750% | $218.4042 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #4 | $226.82 | 8.552% | $246.2176 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #5 | $79.38 | 5.309% | $83.5943 | $83.59 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #6 | $162.61 | 5.762% | $171.9796 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #7 | $161.31 | 7.233% | $172.9776 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.01 | $1,158.4619 | $1,158.45 | $1,158.45 | $1,158.50 |