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 | $180.45 | 5.555% | $190.474 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 11.696% | $7.0704 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $113.35 | 6.318% | $120.5115 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #4 | $36.48 | 12.244% | $40.9466 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #5 | $241.37 | 12.398% | $271.2951 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
Purchase #6 | $183.98 | 4.247% | $191.7936 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
Purchase #7 | $179.29 | 5.230% | $188.6669 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.25 | $1,010.7581 | $1,010.76 | $1,010.70 | $1,010.80 |