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 | $172.90 | 6.343% | $183.867 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
Purchase #2 | $13.82 | 8.141% | $14.9451 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
Purchase #3 | $209.60 | 9.600% | $229.7216 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #4 | $37.54 | 7.746% | $40.4478 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $98.66 | 11.644% | $110.148 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
Purchase #6 | $234.30 | 4.640% | $245.1715 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 10.864% | $255.6524 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.42 | $1,079.9534 | $1,079.96 | $1,079.90 | $1,079.90 |