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 | $160.99 | 10.610% | $178.071 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
Purchase #2 | $102.90 | 12.160% | $115.4126 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $147.39 | 10.786% | $163.2875 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
Purchase #4 | $137.59 | 9.401% | $150.5248 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $200.61 | 11.303% | $223.2849 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
Purchase #6 | $108.26 | 3.248% | $111.7763 | $111.78 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
Purchase #7 | $201.46 | 7.775% | $217.1235 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.20 | $1,159.4806 | $1,159.47 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.50 |