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 | $155.95 | 10.588% | $172.462 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.39 | 5.501% | $36.2818 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
Purchase #3 | $120.44 | 12.628% | $135.6492 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
Purchase #4 | $14.52 | 7.459% | $15.603 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
Purchase #5 | $197.85 | 11.830% | $221.2557 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
Purchase #6 | $136.36 | 10.566% | $150.7678 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
Purchase #7 | $182.31 | 3.656% | $188.9753 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.82 | $920.9948 | $921.00 | $921.00 | $921.10 |