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 | $170.65 | 5.799% | $180.546 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.99 | 9.639% | $96.4714 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #3 | $101.58 | 7.189% | $108.8826 | $108.88 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
Purchase #4 | $135.59 | 4.367% | $141.5112 | $141.51 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.35 | 3.112% | $101.4107 | $101.41 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.78 | 10.409% | $159.8502 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #7 | $223.64 | 3.322% | $231.0693 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.58 | $1,019.7414 | $1,019.74 | $1,019.70 | $1,019.80 |