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 | $161.59 | 6.803% | $172.583 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #2 | $193.55 | 8.745% | $210.4759 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #3 | $30.29 | 13.394% | $34.347 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
Purchase #4 | $54.48 | 8.654% | $59.1947 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #5 | $31.38 | 13.301% | $35.5539 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
Purchase #6 | $219.73 | 11.640% | $245.3066 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
Purchase #7 | $210.45 | 4.505% | $219.9308 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.47 | $977.3919 | $977.39 | $977.45 | $977.40 |