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 | $161.83 | 10.317% | $178.526 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.56 | 13.482% | $182.2067 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.42 | 13.138% | $281.0574 | $281.06 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
Purchase #4 | $14.98 | 8.450% | $16.2458 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
Purchase #5 | $156.42 | 4.112% | $162.852 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
Purchase #6 | $123.57 | 7.734% | $133.1269 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
Purchase #7 | $92.61 | 7.463% | $99.5215 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.39 | $1,053.5363 | $1,053.55 | $1,053.55 | $1,053.50 |