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 | $170.94 | 3.706% | $177.275 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
Purchase #2 | $45.82 | 6.650% | $48.867 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
Purchase #3 | $189.79 | 4.424% | $198.1863 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.27 | 10.310% | $58.7621 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
Purchase #5 | $84.62 | 3.370% | $87.4717 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #6 | $160.76 | 7.790% | $173.2832 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #7 | $191.93 | 13.122% | $217.1151 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.13 | $960.9604 | $960.97 | $960.95 | $961.10 |