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 | $168.44 | 11.266% | $187.4165 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #2 | $158.66 | 4.683% | $166.09 | $166.09 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 13.558% | $281.3286 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
Purchase #4 | $191.38 | 12.192% | $214.713 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
Purchase #5 | $80.90 | 4.863% | $84.8342 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
Purchase #6 | $17.95 | 3.539% | $18.5853 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #7 | $120.88 | 8.499% | $131.1536 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.95 | $1,084.1212 | $1,084.12 | $1,084.15 | $1,084.10 |