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 | $142.47 | 8.745% | $154.929 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
Purchase #2 | $18.95 | 7.245% | $20.3229 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #3 | $68.82 | 5.388% | $72.528 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $48.31 | 12.631% | $54.412 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #5 | $220.95 | 11.718% | $246.8409 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.67 | 12.849% | $268.2082 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
Purchase #7 | $162.99 | 5.770% | $172.3945 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.16 | $989.6355 | $989.63 | $989.65 | $989.50 |