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 | $155.37 | 11.620% | $173.424 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #2 | $204.62 | 3.738% | $212.2687 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
Purchase #3 | $212.35 | 12.831% | $239.5966 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #4 | $40.94 | 6.691% | $43.6793 | $43.68 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $88.70 | 6.734% | $94.6731 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
Purchase #6 | $97.36 | 4.402% | $101.6458 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
Purchase #7 | $165.96 | 11.498% | $185.0421 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.30 | $1,050.3296 | $1,050.33 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.30 |