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 | $123.85 | 6.868% | $132.356 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
Purchase #2 | $128.80 | 5.486% | $135.866 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
Purchase #3 | $241.52 | 12.435% | $271.553 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.78 | 4.248% | $50.8522 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $144.64 | 5.833% | $153.0769 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
Purchase #6 | $103.55 | 12.406% | $116.3964 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #7 | $161.99 | 4.428% | $169.1629 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.13 | $1,029.2634 | $1,029.27 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.50 |