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 | $207.47 | 5.382% | $218.636 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
Purchase #2 | $108.81 | 3.259% | $112.3561 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
Purchase #3 | $147.53 | 12.544% | $166.0362 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
Purchase #4 | $214.58 | 9.119% | $234.1476 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
Purchase #5 | $147.51 | 7.320% | $158.3077 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #6 | $135.69 | 7.850% | $146.3417 | $146.34 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
Purchase #7 | $17.31 | 4.166% | $18.0311 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.90 | $1,053.8564 | $1,053.87 | $1,053.90 | $1,053.70 |