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 | $159.38 | 7.218% | $170.884 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #2 | $208.79 | 12.662% | $235.227 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
Purchase #3 | $139.97 | 8.616% | $152.0298 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
Purchase #4 | $145.48 | 8.758% | $158.2211 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #5 | $78.45 | 4.133% | $81.6923 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
Purchase #6 | $152.52 | 7.760% | $164.3556 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
Purchase #7 | $89.70 | 11.426% | $99.9491 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.29 | $1,062.3589 | $1,062.36 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.30 |