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 | $167.86 | 6.456% | $178.697 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
Purchase #2 | $200.68 | 6.353% | $213.4292 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.66 | 6.412% | $260.3476 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
Purchase #4 | $194.59 | 13.289% | $220.4491 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
Purchase #5 | $139.38 | 4.566% | $145.7441 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
Purchase #6 | $19.55 | 4.306% | $20.3918 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #7 | $85.77 | 4.492% | $89.6228 | $89.62 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.49 | $1,128.6816 | $1,128.68 | $1,128.70 | $1,128.50 |