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 | $161.87 | 7.283% | $173.659 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
Purchase #2 | $140.86 | 13.831% | $160.3423 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #3 | $240.94 | 12.334% | $270.6575 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
Purchase #4 | $87.89 | 5.619% | $92.8285 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
Purchase #5 | $109.57 | 8.300% | $118.6643 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
Purchase #6 | $11.27 | 13.500% | $12.7915 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #7 | $238.91 | 4.370% | $249.3504 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.31 | $1,078.2935 | $1,078.29 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.40 |