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 | $157.99 | 12.678% | $178.02 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #2 | $154.51 | 4.440% | $161.3702 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 13.215% | $236.2684 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
Purchase #4 | $190.58 | 12.195% | $213.8212 | $213.82 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #5 | $8.27 | 3.525% | $8.5615 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #6 | $211.65 | 9.591% | $231.9494 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
Purchase #7 | $138.25 | 8.809% | $150.4284 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.94 | $1,180.4191 | $1,180.42 | $1,180.35 | $1,180.40 |