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 | $161.55 | 9.693% | $177.209 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
Purchase #2 | $149.46 | 5.361% | $157.4726 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #3 | $238.41 | 9.780% | $261.7265 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #4 | $148.98 | 8.624% | $161.828 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
Purchase #5 | $182.88 | 8.404% | $198.2492 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #6 | $140.58 | 9.511% | $153.9506 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $33.60 | 10.679% | $37.1881 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.46 | $1,147.6240 | $1,147.63 | $1,147.65 | $1,147.60 |