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 | $172.45 | 7.401% | $185.213 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $65.30 | 12.848% | $73.6897 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #3 | $239.32 | 8.258% | $259.083 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #4 | $229.33 | 12.583% | $258.1866 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #5 | $39.33 | 10.300% | $43.381 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.92 | 11.338% | $270.4623 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #7 | $55.25 | 4.784% | $57.8932 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.90 | $1,147.9088 | $1,147.90 | $1,147.95 | $1,148.00 |