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 | $158.59 | 6.535% | $168.9539 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #2 | $183.66 | 3.256% | $189.64 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
Purchase #3 | $153.84 | 13.219% | $174.1761 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
Purchase #4 | $74.83 | 13.547% | $84.9672 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #5 | $208.97 | 12.758% | $235.6304 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
Purchase #6 | $94.92 | 8.463% | $102.9531 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
Purchase #7 | $90.38 | 4.667% | $94.598 | $94.60 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.19 | $1,050.9187 | $1,050.92 | $1,050.95 | $1,051.00 |