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 | $161.96 | 10.460% | $178.901 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
Purchase #2 | $92.58 | 6.142% | $98.2663 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #3 | $127.60 | 11.354% | $142.0877 | $142.09 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #4 | $126.78 | 12.356% | $142.4449 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
Purchase #5 | $170.76 | 12.694% | $192.4363 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
Purchase #6 | $71.26 | 13.595% | $80.9478 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
Purchase #7 | $235.53 | 6.540% | $250.9337 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.47 | $1,086.0177 | $1,086.02 | $1,086.05 | $1,085.90 |