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 | $154.34 | 3.686% | $160.029 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $245.68 | 5.383% | $258.905 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #3 | $151.59 | 6.496% | $161.4373 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
Purchase #4 | $33.67 | 11.422% | $37.5158 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.33 | 12.144% | $189.8934 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #6 | $31.46 | 7.752% | $33.8988 | $33.90 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #7 | $200.97 | 7.254% | $215.5484 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.04 | $1,057.2277 | $1,057.24 | $1,057.25 | $1,057.10 |