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 | $59.74 | 12.459% | $67.183 | $67.18 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
Purchase #2 | $114.48 | 5.650% | $120.9481 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 5.360% | $187.8253 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
Purchase #4 | $244.58 | 3.774% | $253.8104 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #5 | $85.35 | 3.836% | $88.624 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.72 | 11.432% | $271.5821 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
Purchase #7 | $151.29 | 7.377% | $162.4507 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.43 | $1,152.4236 | $1,152.42 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.40 |