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 | $150.57 | 5.167% | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #2 | $216.95 | 8.269% | $234.8896 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #3 | $223.86 | 7.464% | $240.5689 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #4 | $86.32 | 13.196% | $97.7108 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #5 | $179.94 | 3.297% | $185.8726 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #6 | $197.61 | 9.369% | $216.1241 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #7 | $36.61 | 10.350% | $40.3991 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.86 | $1,173.9151 | $1,173.91 | $1,173.85 | $1,174.00 |