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 | $172.89 | 3.128% | $178.298 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #2 | $236.25 | 7.567% | $254.127 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #3 | $96.44 | 5.506% | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
Purchase #4 | $49.28 | 9.861% | $54.1395 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
Purchase #5 | $164.70 | 7.719% | $177.4132 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
Purchase #6 | $111.87 | 4.815% | $117.2565 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
Purchase #7 | $88.87 | 10.243% | $97.973 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.30 | $980.9572 | $980.96 | $980.95 | $981.00 |