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 | $157.65 | 5.157% | $165.78 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #2 | $84.91 | 6.535% | $90.4589 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $139.81 | 12.702% | $157.5687 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.86 | 4.224% | $185.3728 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 7.140% | $84.9727 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 11.741% | $195.3233 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.38 | 4.857% | $262.541 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.72 | $1,142.0174 | $1,142.01 | $1,141.95 | $1,142.10 |