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 | $228.73 | 7.633% | $246.189 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #2 | $19.75 | 8.812% | $21.4904 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #3 | $162.36 | 13.648% | $184.5189 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 8.156% | $40.7532 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #5 | $157.68 | 6.288% | $167.5949 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #6 | $62.81 | 8.600% | $68.2117 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
Purchase #7 | $248.91 | 11.271% | $276.9646 | $276.96 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.92 | $1,005.7227 | $1,005.71 | $1,005.70 | $1,005.80 |