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 | $158.85 | 7.740% | $171.145 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
Purchase #2 | $52.92 | 4.726% | $55.421 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #3 | $203.83 | 12.836% | $229.9936 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Purchase #4 | $185.75 | 10.212% | $204.7188 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #5 | $27.65 | 8.535% | $30.0099 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #6 | $204.50 | 12.806% | $230.6883 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #7 | $153.91 | 11.344% | $171.3696 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.41 | $1,093.3462 | $1,093.35 | $1,093.30 | $1,093.30 |