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 | $43.66 | 4.306% | $45.54 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.33 | 11.340% | $199.666 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #3 | $176.48 | 12.508% | $198.5541 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
Purchase #4 | $197.31 | 3.392% | $204.0028 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
Purchase #5 | $69.26 | 8.509% | $75.1533 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
Purchase #6 | $146.55 | 13.520% | $166.3636 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
Purchase #7 | $211.94 | 3.814% | $220.0234 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.53 | $1,109.3032 | $1,109.29 | $1,109.25 | $1,109.40 |