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 | $178.55 | 9.683% | $195.839 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
Purchase #2 | $155.56 | 4.316% | $162.274 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #3 | $180.42 | 11.803% | $201.715 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
Purchase #4 | $132.71 | 10.137% | $146.1628 | $146.16 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
Purchase #5 | $70.68 | 12.498% | $79.5136 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
Purchase #6 | $187.50 | 6.342% | $199.3913 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
Purchase #7 | $41.42 | 6.239% | $44.0042 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.84 | $1,028.8999 | $1,028.89 | $1,028.85 | $1,028.90 |