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 | $177.97 | 4.660% | $186.2634 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
Purchase #2 | $171.89 | 3.223% | $177.43 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
Purchase #3 | $195.57 | 12.460% | $219.938 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 9.282% | $40.1502 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #5 | $173.50 | 4.785% | $181.802 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
Purchase #6 | $7.53 | 4.772% | $7.8893 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
Purchase #7 | $169.53 | 10.171% | $186.7729 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.73 | $1,000.2458 | $1,000.24 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.30 |