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 | $137.35 | 7.866% | $148.154 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #2 | $23.36 | 11.262% | $25.9908 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
Purchase #3 | $245.40 | 12.644% | $276.4284 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
Purchase #4 | $155.80 | 8.450% | $168.9651 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #5 | $152.87 | 5.453% | $161.206 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #6 | $150.91 | 6.201% | $160.2679 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #7 | $74.81 | 3.534% | $77.4538 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.50 | $1,018.4660 | $1,018.47 | $1,018.45 | $1,018.60 |