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 | $158.68 | 8.330% | $171.898 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #2 | $82.71 | 8.420% | $89.6742 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #3 | $140.90 | 9.675% | $154.5321 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
Purchase #4 | $89.95 | 13.329% | $101.9394 | $101.94 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
Purchase #5 | $153.83 | 3.846% | $159.7463 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
Purchase #6 | $96.32 | 12.373% | $108.2377 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
Purchase #7 | $233.95 | 9.441% | $256.0372 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.34 | $1,042.0649 | $1,042.07 | $1,042.10 | $1,041.90 |