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 | $142.99 | 12.282% | $160.552 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #2 | $168.63 | 5.808% | $178.424 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #3 | $234.41 | 13.486% | $266.0225 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
Purchase #4 | $149.47 | 8.724% | $162.5098 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #5 | $34.47 | 3.824% | $35.7881 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #6 | $108.28 | 7.783% | $116.7074 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #7 | $129.44 | 3.524% | $134.0015 | $134.00 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.69 | $1,054.0053 | $1,054.00 | $1,053.95 | $1,054.00 |