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 | $144.67 | 11.858% | $161.825 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.48 | 7.847% | $150.425 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $90.99 | 13.511% | $103.2837 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #4 | $119.67 | 9.255% | $130.7455 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
Purchase #5 | $119.65 | 3.173% | $123.4465 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #6 | $114.79 | 11.832% | $128.372 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.89 | 3.299% | $248.837 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.14 | $1,046.9347 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 | $1,046.80 |