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 | $158.98 | 12.238% | $178.436 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
Purchase #2 | $114.44 | 4.425% | $119.504 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
Purchase #3 | $91.57 | 4.531% | $95.719 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
Purchase #4 | $147.99 | 5.250% | $155.7595 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #5 | $138.87 | 4.481% | $145.0928 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
Purchase #6 | $236.50 | 4.710% | $247.6392 | $247.64 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
Purchase #7 | $145.83 | 11.449% | $162.5261 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.18 | $1,104.6766 | $1,104.68 | $1,104.70 | $1,104.60 |