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 | $160.88 | 10.685% | $178.07 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
Purchase #2 | $18.34 | 9.208% | $20.0287 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #3 | $174.96 | 9.468% | $191.5252 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
Purchase #4 | $234.73 | 9.723% | $257.5528 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #5 | $188.78 | 8.437% | $204.7074 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #6 | $87.42 | 7.455% | $93.9372 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
Purchase #7 | $186.83 | 4.779% | $195.7586 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.94 | $1,141.5799 | $1,141.59 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.60 |