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 | $153.50 | 7.800% | $165.473 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.41 | 11.364% | $215.3891 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #3 | $239.34 | 12.711% | $269.7625 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
Purchase #4 | $191.42 | 5.760% | $202.4458 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #5 | $22.31 | 13.117% | $25.2364 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
Purchase #6 | $131.69 | 13.802% | $149.8659 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
Purchase #7 | $139.86 | 6.471% | $148.9103 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.53 | $1,177.0830 | $1,177.09 | $1,177.05 | $1,177.10 |