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 | $155.77 | 3.206% | $160.764 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
Purchase #2 | $179.27 | 3.512% | $185.566 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #3 | $223.76 | 4.283% | $233.3436 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 7.809% | $8.0641 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
Purchase #5 | $114.29 | 13.638% | $129.8769 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
Purchase #6 | $236.36 | 6.399% | $251.4847 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #7 | $118.97 | 4.524% | $124.3522 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.90 | $1,093.4515 | $1,093.44 | $1,093.45 | $1,093.60 |