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 | $131.42 | 12.785% | $148.222 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #2 | $104.51 | 6.563% | $111.369 | $111.37 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $141.65 | 7.386% | $152.1123 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 4.447% | $159.783 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $48.40 | 4.671% | $50.6608 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #6 | $197.82 | 7.402% | $212.4626 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.51 | 7.452% | $170.3222 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.29 | $1,004.9319 | $1,004.92 | $1,004.85 | $1,005.00 |