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 | $141.26 | 5.812% | $149.47 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
Purchase #2 | $31.98 | 11.276% | $35.5861 | $35.59 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #3 | $188.51 | 6.563% | $200.8819 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #4 | $237.64 | 12.236% | $266.7176 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
Purchase #5 | $158.53 | 8.150% | $171.4502 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #6 | $35.35 | 13.521% | $40.1297 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #7 | $247.66 | 9.777% | $271.8737 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.93 | $1,136.1092 | $1,136.11 | $1,136.10 | $1,136.20 |