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 | $153.89 | 13.264% | $174.302 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #2 | $19.82 | 4.692% | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
Purchase #3 | $189.97 | 8.664% | $206.429 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.57 | 9.344% | $95.7525 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
Purchase #5 | $151.68 | 13.775% | $172.5739 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #6 | $204.28 | 13.319% | $231.4881 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.54 | 12.119% | $193.4501 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.75 | $1,094.7456 | $1,094.74 | $1,094.75 | $1,094.90 |