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 | $162.98 | 8.301% | $176.509 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 12.472% | $84.1178 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
Purchase #3 | $100.52 | 4.856% | $105.4013 | $105.40 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.57 | 10.224% | $185.8046 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #5 | $208.49 | 12.350% | $234.2385 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.97 | 3.675% | $88.0926 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
Purchase #7 | $17.79 | 12.381% | $19.9926 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.11 | $894.1564 | $894.15 | $894.15 | $894.10 |