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 | $165.57 | 5.710% | $175.024 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $217.37 | 7.729% | $234.1705 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
Purchase #3 | $186.37 | 8.328% | $201.8909 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
Purchase #4 | $142.25 | 4.607% | $148.8035 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #5 | $159.25 | 13.378% | $180.5545 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.38 | 9.410% | $258.6234 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #7 | $65.43 | 7.160% | $70.1148 | $70.11 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.62 | $1,269.1816 | $1,269.16 | $1,269.10 | $1,269.20 |