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 | $157.52 | 13.611% | $178.96 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #2 | $28.69 | 5.848% | $30.3678 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
Purchase #3 | $95.89 | 3.637% | $99.3775 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #4 | $27.53 | 12.260% | $30.9052 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #5 | $122.53 | 10.868% | $135.8466 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #6 | $19.59 | 12.592% | $22.0568 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
Purchase #7 | $131.48 | 3.271% | $135.7807 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.23 | $633.2946 | $633.31 | $633.30 | $633.40 |