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 | $145.27 | 5.445% | $153.18 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
Purchase #2 | $196.64 | 3.660% | $203.837 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
Purchase #3 | $157.94 | 5.171% | $166.1071 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #4 | $167.53 | 5.267% | $176.3538 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 7.504% | $17.8779 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
Purchase #6 | $212.88 | 9.284% | $232.6438 | $232.64 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
Purchase #7 | $36.65 | 6.606% | $39.0711 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.54 | $989.0707 | $989.07 | $989.10 | $989.10 |