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 | $135.68 | 7.444% | $145.78 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #2 | $246.73 | 5.245% | $259.671 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
Purchase #3 | $212.27 | 3.840% | $220.4212 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 9.791% | $55.8287 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
Purchase #5 | $14.48 | 5.478% | $15.2732 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #6 | $210.98 | 7.540% | $226.8879 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
Purchase #7 | $207.34 | 7.838% | $223.5913 | $223.59 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.33 | $1,147.4533 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 |