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 | $172.42 | 3.401% | $178.284 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #2 | $118.98 | 7.350% | $127.725 | $127.73 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
Purchase #3 | $130.27 | 6.142% | $138.2712 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.33 | 11.722% | $180.2411 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $38.58 | 13.455% | $43.7709 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
Purchase #6 | $160.87 | 6.506% | $171.3362 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
Purchase #7 | $213.66 | 8.380% | $231.5647 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.11 | $1,071.1931 | $1,071.19 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.20 |