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 | $173.52 | 5.374% | $182.845 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
Purchase #2 | $39.29 | 12.517% | $44.2079 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.65 | 4.861% | $164.2648 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.27 | 12.211% | $20.5009 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $233.30 | 3.274% | $240.9382 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
Purchase #6 | $135.64 | 10.777% | $150.2579 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #7 | $186.74 | 6.296% | $198.4972 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.41 | $1,001.5119 | $1,001.52 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.50 |