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 | $147.73 | 10.836% | $163.738 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
Purchase #2 | $138.50 | 10.304% | $152.771 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
Purchase #3 | $135.82 | 3.565% | $140.662 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
Purchase #4 | $165.65 | 11.776% | $185.1569 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #5 | $175.35 | 13.282% | $198.64 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
Purchase #6 | $225.36 | 7.500% | $242.262 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.46 | 5.720% | $256.3287 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,230.87 | $1,339.5586 | $1,339.56 | $1,339.55 | $1,339.60 |