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 | $161.84 | 7.458% | $173.91 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #2 | $156.91 | 4.116% | $163.3684 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.40 | 4.123% | $69.1377 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
Purchase #4 | $80.72 | 3.278% | $83.366 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
Purchase #5 | $84.68 | 3.313% | $87.4854 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #6 | $197.28 | 10.592% | $218.1759 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #7 | $228.26 | 7.727% | $245.8977 | $245.90 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.09 | $1,041.3411 | $1,041.36 | $1,041.35 | $1,041.40 |