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 | $150.76 | 4.340% | $157.303 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
Purchase #2 | $246.76 | 13.116% | $279.125 | $279.13 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
Purchase #3 | $126.98 | 3.577% | $131.5221 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #4 | $203.74 | 6.733% | $217.4578 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $180.78 | 4.453% | $188.8301 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #6 | $81.86 | 9.290% | $89.4648 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #7 | $7.26 | 6.453% | $7.7285 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.14 | $1,071.4313 | $1,071.43 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.40 |