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 | $140.71 | 3.584% | $145.753 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 6.799% | $151.975 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
Purchase #3 | $218.35 | 9.377% | $238.8247 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #4 | $232.42 | 9.327% | $254.0978 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #5 | $191.96 | 4.147% | $199.9206 | $199.92 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #6 | $82.45 | 3.629% | $85.4421 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #7 | $66.59 | 7.360% | $71.491 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.78 | $1,147.5042 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.50 |