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 | $89.29 | 3.548% | $92.458 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #2 | $243.49 | 4.785% | $255.141 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #3 | $249.61 | 10.158% | $274.9654 | $274.97 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
Purchase #4 | $204.94 | 5.748% | $216.72 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #5 | $70.30 | 11.587% | $78.4457 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $41.48 | 3.740% | $43.0314 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
Purchase #7 | $177.46 | 10.508% | $196.1075 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.57 | $1,156.8690 | $1,156.88 | $1,156.85 | $1,156.80 |