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 | $201.93 | 3.210% | $208.412 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #2 | $148.40 | 9.281% | $162.173 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
Purchase #3 | $150.76 | 5.533% | $159.1016 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #4 | $202.76 | 8.805% | $220.613 | $220.61 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.61 | 3.203% | $172.9785 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Purchase #6 | $144.60 | 13.663% | $164.3567 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.68 | 11.594% | $170.3817 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.74 | $1,258.0165 | $1,258.01 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.10 |