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 | $156.56 | 5.396% | $165.008 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #2 | $37.79 | 3.404% | $39.0764 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 6.412% | $260.6136 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.54 | 5.107% | $242.3137 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #5 | $145.64 | 11.836% | $162.878 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #6 | $49.84 | 9.653% | $54.6511 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
Purchase #7 | $112.60 | 4.832% | $118.0408 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.88 | $1,042.5816 | $1,042.58 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.60 |