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 | $178.72 | 3.844% | $185.59 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #2 | $15.45 | 12.408% | $17.367 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $50.86 | 4.588% | $53.1935 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
Purchase #4 | $65.87 | 13.123% | $74.5141 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #5 | $83.54 | 8.600% | $90.7244 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $147.79 | 4.451% | $154.3681 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
Purchase #7 | $194.64 | 7.404% | $209.0511 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.87 | $784.8082 | $784.80 | $784.75 | $784.90 |