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 | $167.28 | 6.690% | $178.471 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.30 | 3.633% | $96.6896 | $96.69 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #3 | $121.40 | 11.589% | $135.469 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #4 | $65.93 | 13.484% | $74.82 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #5 | $125.82 | 10.251% | $138.7178 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #6 | $188.60 | 12.452% | $212.0845 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #7 | $165.25 | 8.521% | $179.331 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.58 | $1,015.5829 | $1,015.58 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 |