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 | $165.28 | 3.454% | $170.9888 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $25.89 | 9.807% | $28.429 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
Purchase #3 | $198.31 | 12.221% | $222.5455 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $122.46 | 3.854% | $127.1796 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #5 | $98.36 | 6.516% | $104.7691 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.36 | 11.216% | $248.4121 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #7 | $148.96 | 6.273% | $158.3043 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.62 | $1,060.6284 | $1,060.63 | $1,060.65 | $1,060.60 |