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 | $141.59 | 12.325% | $159.041 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
Purchase #2 | $222.49 | 8.199% | $240.732 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
Purchase #3 | $172.82 | 12.106% | $193.7416 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
Purchase #4 | $151.80 | 5.772% | $160.5619 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.34 | 12.468% | $82.484 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $146.89 | 3.180% | $151.5611 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.68 | 4.193% | $217.43 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,117.61 | $1,205.5516 | $1,205.54 | $1,205.60 | $1,205.50 |