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 | $153.29 | 12.173% | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $160.95 | 4.397% | $168.027 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #3 | $241.37 | 13.446% | $273.8246 | $273.82 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
Purchase #4 | $188.67 | 8.284% | $204.2994 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
Purchase #5 | $194.39 | 3.204% | $200.6183 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $105.61 | 8.826% | $114.9311 | $114.93 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
Purchase #7 | $200.27 | 8.300% | $216.8924 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,244.55 | $1,350.5428 | $1,350.54 | $1,350.55 | $1,350.50 |