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 | $170.77 | 5.686% | $180.48 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.27 | 5.235% | $149.7178 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
Purchase #3 | $137.69 | 7.601% | $148.1558 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #4 | $150.28 | 10.238% | $165.6657 | $165.67 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
Purchase #5 | $153.90 | 8.443% | $166.8938 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #6 | $27.31 | 13.815% | $31.0829 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 12.437% | $261.3598 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.67 | $1,103.3558 | $1,103.36 | $1,103.35 | $1,103.50 |