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 | $158.32 | 4.760% | $165.856 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #2 | $199.59 | 3.418% | $206.412 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
Purchase #3 | $208.50 | 13.212% | $236.047 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
Purchase #4 | $239.55 | 11.347% | $266.7317 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
Purchase #5 | $180.42 | 3.855% | $187.3752 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #6 | $129.50 | 3.535% | $134.0778 | $134.08 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 9.328% | $261.5891 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,355.15 | $1,458.0888 | $1,458.10 | $1,458.15 | $1,458.10 |