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 | $160.81 | 5.731% | $170.026 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $176.87 | 11.169% | $196.6246 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #3 | $166.40 | 11.259% | $185.135 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #4 | $230.98 | 10.473% | $255.1705 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #5 | $43.90 | 6.465% | $46.7381 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
Purchase #6 | $27.35 | 6.674% | $29.1753 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
Purchase #7 | $106.89 | 12.744% | $120.5121 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.20 | $1,003.3816 | $1,003.39 | $1,003.40 | $1,003.30 |