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 | $174.27 | 6.681% | $185.913 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #2 | $126.29 | 5.858% | $133.6881 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
Purchase #3 | $118.95 | 12.323% | $133.6082 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
Purchase #4 | $235.78 | 3.337% | $243.648 | $243.65 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
Purchase #5 | $165.82 | 3.568% | $171.7365 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.71 | 12.868% | $280.714 | $280.71 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
Purchase #7 | $91.26 | 8.284% | $98.82 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.08 | $1,248.1278 | $1,248.13 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.00 |