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 | $162.95 | 12.310% | $183.0091 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Purchase #2 | $71.39 | 3.457% | $73.858 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
Purchase #3 | $126.35 | 10.618% | $139.7658 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.31 | 6.352% | $7.7743 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 11.466% | $273.4818 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.83 | 6.472% | $179.7567 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #7 | $202.42 | 5.744% | $214.047 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.60 | $1,071.6927 | $1,071.70 | $1,071.65 | $1,071.80 |