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 | $65.28 | 10.239% | $71.964 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
Purchase #2 | $170.99 | 3.199% | $176.46 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #3 | $177.42 | 5.681% | $187.4992 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #4 | $42.31 | 11.194% | $47.0462 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
Purchase #5 | $155.56 | 8.403% | $168.6317 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.32 | 13.587% | $268.4288 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
Purchase #7 | $109.60 | 6.839% | $117.0955 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.48 | $1,037.1254 | $1,037.13 | $1,037.15 | $1,037.10 |