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 | $117.47 | 3.469% | $121.545 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
Purchase #2 | $68.42 | 6.428% | $72.818 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #3 | $196.39 | 5.579% | $207.3466 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
Purchase #4 | $38.86 | 12.404% | $43.6802 | $43.68 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $192.92 | 11.482% | $215.0711 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
Purchase #6 | $215.59 | 8.487% | $233.8871 | $233.89 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
Purchase #7 | $165.25 | 8.404% | $179.1376 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.90 | $1,073.4856 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.40 |