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 | $165.93 | 7.235% | $177.935 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 6.331% | $184.58 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #3 | $172.90 | 4.470% | $180.6286 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $239.48 | 3.116% | $246.9422 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
Purchase #5 | $133.96 | 9.505% | $146.6929 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
Purchase #6 | $146.70 | 5.274% | $154.437 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
Purchase #7 | $102.53 | 6.280% | $108.9689 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.09 | $1,200.1846 | $1,200.19 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.10 |