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 | $174.40 | 12.461% | $196.132 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #2 | $74.66 | 8.539% | $81.0352 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
Purchase #3 | $71.30 | 12.800% | $80.4264 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #4 | $157.41 | 7.234% | $168.797 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.70 | 10.385% | $140.9616 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 13.611% | $162.4069 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $165.37 | 6.593% | $176.2728 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.79 | $1,006.0319 | $1,006.04 | $1,006.05 | $1,006.00 |