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 | $158.84 | 5.175% | $167.06 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
Purchase #2 | $183.78 | 10.542% | $203.1541 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 3.457% | $258.3425 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
Purchase #4 | $91.29 | 9.117% | $99.6129 | $99.61 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
Purchase #5 | $28.85 | 9.540% | $31.6023 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.62 | 5.243% | $236.3968 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #7 | $120.28 | 9.247% | $131.4023 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.37 | $1,127.5709 | $1,127.56 | $1,127.55 | $1,127.60 |