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 | $53.65 | 4.289% | $55.951 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
Purchase #2 | $70.45 | 7.110% | $75.459 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.91 | 12.580% | $171.0203 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #4 | $158.87 | 12.841% | $179.2705 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $196.75 | 9.514% | $215.4688 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.45 | 11.612% | $175.7331 | $175.73 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
Purchase #7 | $125.97 | 7.682% | $135.647 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.05 | $1,008.5497 | $1,008.55 | $1,008.50 | $1,008.60 |