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 | $103.63 | 11.142% | $115.1765 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
Purchase #2 | $241.66 | 3.666% | $250.5193 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $198.40 | 12.688% | $223.573 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
Purchase #4 | $161.56 | 4.578% | $168.9562 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #5 | $160.34 | 11.538% | $178.84 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #6 | $31.43 | 11.339% | $34.9938 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #7 | $80.55 | 10.806% | $89.2542 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.57 | $1,061.3130 | $1,061.31 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.40 |