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 | $179.54 | 3.392% | $185.63 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
Purchase #2 | $109.59 | 3.200% | $113.0969 | $113.10 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
Purchase #3 | $32.35 | 4.557% | $33.8242 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #4 | $158.60 | 6.452% | $168.8329 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #5 | $10.84 | 7.689% | $11.6735 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.79 | 13.528% | $271.0935 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #7 | $241.35 | 11.298% | $268.6177 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.06 | $1,052.7687 | $1,052.76 | $1,052.75 | $1,052.70 |