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 | $190.26 | 6.417% | $202.469 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.38 | 9.735% | $92.5944 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #3 | $159.44 | 5.759% | $168.6221 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #4 | $138.47 | 7.130% | $148.3429 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
Purchase #5 | $151.51 | 12.421% | $170.3291 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.69 | 7.209% | $169.0579 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #7 | $138.99 | 4.390% | $145.0917 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.74 | $1,096.5071 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.50 |