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 | $162.98 | 9.384% | $178.274 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
Purchase #2 | $121.75 | 5.240% | $128.1297 | $128.13 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
Purchase #3 | $66.89 | 6.463% | $71.2131 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #4 | $230.69 | 7.485% | $247.9571 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
Purchase #5 | $184.52 | 3.137% | $190.3084 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #6 | $219.57 | 13.566% | $249.3569 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
Purchase #7 | $27.78 | 5.343% | $29.2643 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.18 | $1,094.5035 | $1,094.50 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.60 |