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 | $163.41 | 10.522% | $180.604 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #2 | $187.76 | 9.855% | $206.2637 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
Purchase #3 | $232.52 | 11.428% | $259.0924 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #4 | $74.30 | 3.369% | $76.8032 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
Purchase #5 | $149.61 | 12.249% | $167.9357 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.76 | 12.507% | $181.9913 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 7.353% | $5.8507 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.81 | $1,078.5410 | $1,078.53 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.60 |