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 | $145.88 | 7.232% | $156.43 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
Purchase #2 | $104.29 | 10.302% | $115.034 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
Purchase #3 | $173.80 | 4.370% | $181.3951 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
Purchase #4 | $130.67 | 12.808% | $147.4062 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #5 | $46.87 | 4.232% | $48.8535 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
Purchase #6 | $23.79 | 4.129% | $24.7723 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.52 | 6.416% | $266.5934 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.82 | $940.4845 | $940.48 | $940.50 | $940.50 |