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 | $171.84 | 6.470% | $182.958 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
Purchase #2 | $53.62 | 6.788% | $57.2597 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
Purchase #3 | $126.42 | 3.434% | $130.7613 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
Purchase #4 | $113.86 | 8.764% | $123.8387 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #5 | $81.99 | 11.847% | $91.7034 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
Purchase #6 | $178.75 | 12.854% | $201.7265 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.47 | 5.866% | $250.3413 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.95 | $1,038.5889 | $1,038.59 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.60 |