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 | $179.30 | 5.343% | $188.88 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
Purchase #2 | $26.68 | 11.559% | $29.7639 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
Purchase #3 | $130.30 | 6.460% | $138.7174 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #4 | $149.89 | 12.396% | $168.4704 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $192.67 | 11.197% | $214.2433 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #6 | $34.44 | 9.583% | $37.7404 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
Purchase #7 | $186.39 | 6.664% | $198.811 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.67 | $976.6264 | $976.62 | $976.60 | $976.60 |