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 | $129.82 | 13.739% | $147.656 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
Purchase #2 | $250.90 | 10.723% | $277.804 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
Purchase #3 | $158.57 | 11.545% | $176.8769 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #4 | $8.56 | 12.214% | $9.6055 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.25 | 7.342% | $78.628 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
Purchase #6 | $172.60 | 6.277% | $183.4341 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
Purchase #7 | $124.59 | 5.555% | $131.511 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.29 | $1,005.5155 | $1,005.52 | $1,005.55 | $1,005.50 |