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 | $153.47 | 11.369% | $170.918 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #2 | $85.25 | 4.508% | $89.0931 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
Purchase #3 | $219.55 | 11.864% | $245.5974 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #4 | $196.79 | 12.128% | $220.6567 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
Purchase #5 | $127.61 | 4.368% | $133.184 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
Purchase #6 | $69.51 | 8.728% | $75.5768 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #7 | $198.85 | 9.268% | $217.2794 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.03 | $1,152.3054 | $1,152.31 | $1,152.35 | $1,152.40 |