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 | $189.73 | 5.258% | $199.706 | $199.71 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
Purchase #2 | $32.95 | 13.119% | $37.2727 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #3 | $197.35 | 3.750% | $204.7506 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
Purchase #4 | $16.95 | 5.331% | $17.8536 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
Purchase #5 | $193.71 | 6.510% | $206.3205 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
Purchase #6 | $179.65 | 8.461% | $194.8502 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.66 | 10.180% | $177.0152 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.00 | $1,037.7688 | $1,037.77 | $1,037.70 | $1,037.90 |