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 | $118.90 | 10.323% | $131.174 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 7.553% | $45.71 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #3 | $53.98 | 5.218% | $56.7967 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #4 | $203.49 | 7.476% | $218.7029 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #5 | $145.82 | 3.255% | $150.5664 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.88 | 6.422% | $249.964 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $171.91 | 5.578% | $181.4991 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.48 | $1,034.4131 | $1,034.41 | $1,034.35 | $1,034.50 |