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 | $167.30 | 5.428% | $176.381 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #2 | $128.34 | 12.520% | $144.4082 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 5.871% | $146.8537 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
Purchase #4 | $160.83 | 7.836% | $173.4326 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
Purchase #5 | $240.56 | 10.475% | $265.7587 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
Purchase #6 | $51.42 | 13.286% | $58.2517 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
Purchase #7 | $195.78 | 10.217% | $215.7828 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.94 | $1,180.8687 | $1,180.86 | $1,180.90 | $1,181.00 |