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 | $170.57 | 5.858% | $180.562 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #2 | $71.86 | 11.374% | $80.0334 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $119.78 | 8.460% | $129.9134 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
Purchase #4 | $53.85 | 9.258% | $58.8354 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
Purchase #5 | $227.81 | 4.371% | $237.7676 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.62 | 6.741% | $83.9198 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
Purchase #7 | $181.65 | 10.512% | $200.745 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.14 | $971.7766 | $971.78 | $971.75 | $971.70 |