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 | $152.88 | 3.697% | $158.532 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.96 | 10.732% | $81.8974 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #3 | $99.55 | 5.284% | $104.8102 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #4 | $112.55 | 4.613% | $117.7419 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
Purchase #5 | $116.93 | 11.600% | $130.4939 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.75 | 13.300% | $180.9968 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.28 | 11.760% | $270.7721 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.90 | $1,045.2443 | $1,045.24 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.20 |