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 | $138.33 | 3.830% | $143.628 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
Purchase #2 | $148.72 | 3.512% | $153.943 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
Purchase #3 | $226.78 | 4.304% | $236.5406 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
Purchase #4 | $94.90 | 13.381% | $107.5986 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
Purchase #5 | $45.65 | 8.635% | $49.5919 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #6 | $183.52 | 3.446% | $189.8441 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $176.66 | 11.375% | $196.7551 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.56 | $1,077.9013 | $1,077.90 | $1,077.95 | $1,077.80 |