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 | $133.41 | 9.153% | $145.621 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
Purchase #2 | $243.94 | 3.275% | $251.929 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
Purchase #3 | $240.56 | 6.480% | $256.1483 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
Purchase #4 | $17.67 | 13.597% | $20.0726 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $66.44 | 4.685% | $69.5527 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
Purchase #6 | $216.78 | 8.721% | $235.6854 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
Purchase #7 | $70.82 | 12.643% | $79.7738 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.62 | $1,058.7828 | $1,058.78 | $1,058.75 | $1,058.80 |