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 | $142.34 | 9.641% | $156.063 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
Purchase #2 | $73.93 | 6.778% | $78.941 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #3 | $146.54 | 3.527% | $151.7085 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
Purchase #4 | $197.30 | 12.116% | $221.2049 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.35 | 12.766% | $87.2245 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #6 | $114.65 | 5.145% | $120.5487 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
Purchase #7 | $211.87 | 3.225% | $218.7028 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.98 | $1,034.3934 | $1,034.38 | $1,034.35 | $1,034.30 |