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 | $248.73 | 3.858% | $258.326 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
Purchase #2 | $149.64 | 7.367% | $160.664 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #3 | $160.42 | 6.699% | $171.1665 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
Purchase #4 | $221.28 | 11.199% | $246.0611 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
Purchase #5 | $149.33 | 11.834% | $167.0017 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Purchase #6 | $95.50 | 5.121% | $100.3906 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #7 | $176.45 | 11.405% | $196.5741 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,201.35 | $1,300.1840 | $1,300.18 | $1,300.15 | $1,300.30 |