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 | $160.97 | 13.856% | $183.274 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #2 | $107.80 | 12.219% | $120.9721 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
Purchase #3 | $201.72 | 13.134% | $228.2139 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
Purchase #4 | $202.66 | 7.578% | $218.0176 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 4.609% | $39.6782 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #6 | $148.57 | 8.274% | $160.8627 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
Purchase #7 | $131.66 | 5.229% | $138.5445 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.31 | $1,089.5630 | $1,089.55 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.60 |