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 | $173.47 | 6.668% | $185.037 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
Purchase #2 | $125.31 | 4.113% | $130.464 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 4.865% | $42.6066 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $248.73 | 12.612% | $280.0998 | $280.10 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
Purchase #5 | $160.29 | 8.154% | $173.36 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #6 | $49.56 | 5.785% | $52.427 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #7 | $127.30 | 13.594% | $144.6052 | $144.61 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.29 | $1,008.5996 | $1,008.61 | $1,008.60 | $1,008.60 |