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 | $112.58 | 3.450% | $116.464 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.54 | 4.276% | $130.9081 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #3 | $184.95 | 3.460% | $191.3493 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
Purchase #4 | $44.97 | 11.574% | $50.1748 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #5 | $150.36 | 7.585% | $161.7648 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
Purchase #6 | $184.86 | 4.860% | $193.8442 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
Purchase #7 | $158.74 | 7.396% | $170.4804 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.00 | $1,014.9856 | $1,014.97 | $1,014.95 | $1,015.00 |