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 | $149.76 | 5.852% | $158.524 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.97 | 11.491% | $274.2344 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
Purchase #3 | $109.30 | 13.216% | $123.7451 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
Purchase #4 | $88.66 | 3.486% | $91.7507 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
Purchase #5 | $191.52 | 12.549% | $215.5538 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $22.88 | 12.834% | $25.8164 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #7 | $131.62 | 6.821% | $140.5978 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.71 | $1,030.2222 | $1,030.22 | $1,030.20 | $1,030.20 |