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 | $157.52 | 11.297% | $175.315 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #2 | $24.72 | 4.604% | $25.8581 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
Purchase #3 | $151.66 | 5.472% | $159.9588 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #4 | $216.42 | 7.500% | $232.6515 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
Purchase #5 | $164.69 | 3.353% | $170.2121 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.41 | 12.679% | $275.3987 | $275.40 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
Purchase #7 | $248.56 | 6.815% | $265.4994 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,207.98 | $1,304.8936 | $1,304.90 | $1,304.85 | $1,305.00 |