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 | $163.43 | 9.270% | $178.58 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #2 | $156.54 | 3.639% | $162.2365 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #3 | $189.37 | 10.833% | $209.8845 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
Purchase #4 | $132.94 | 5.769% | $140.6093 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #5 | $87.40 | 10.436% | $96.5211 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #6 | $90.61 | 7.374% | $97.2916 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
Purchase #7 | $241.48 | 8.817% | $262.7713 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.77 | $1,147.8943 | $1,147.89 | $1,147.90 | $1,147.90 |