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 | $156.60 | 6.348% | $166.541 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.71 | 7.113% | $177.497 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #3 | $200.79 | 7.350% | $215.5481 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
Purchase #4 | $156.30 | 4.256% | $162.9521 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
Purchase #5 | $74.85 | 3.238% | $77.2736 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
Purchase #6 | $85.86 | 9.794% | $94.2691 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
Purchase #7 | $130.60 | 8.332% | $141.4816 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.71 | $1,035.5625 | $1,035.56 | $1,035.55 | $1,035.60 |