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 | $135.56 | 3.400% | $140.169 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.48 | 12.532% | $45.553 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #3 | $76.51 | 4.277% | $79.7823 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #4 | $30.56 | 10.542% | $33.7816 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #5 | $34.47 | 10.758% | $38.1783 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.41 | 10.537% | $245.8453 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.88 | 13.306% | $187.952 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $705.87 | $771.2615 | $771.26 | $771.30 | $771.40 |