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 | $159.38 | 7.169% | $170.806 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #2 | $148.53 | 10.658% | $164.3603 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
Purchase #3 | $171.36 | 9.158% | $187.0531 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
Purchase #4 | $162.34 | 4.648% | $169.8856 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
Purchase #5 | $182.48 | 3.543% | $188.9453 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
Purchase #6 | $232.85 | 8.741% | $253.2034 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
Purchase #7 | $40.86 | 11.335% | $45.4915 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.80 | $1,179.7452 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.80 |