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 | $160.85 | 3.438% | $166.38 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #2 | $96.87 | 11.790% | $108.291 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #3 | $25.47 | 10.277% | $28.0876 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
Purchase #4 | $149.74 | 5.527% | $158.0161 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #5 | $170.25 | 9.811% | $186.9532 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #6 | $140.90 | 12.604% | $158.659 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #7 | $188.90 | 9.529% | $206.9003 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.98 | $1,013.2872 | $1,013.29 | $1,013.30 | $1,013.40 |