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 | $174.97 | 7.459% | $188.021 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #2 | $22.76 | 4.869% | $23.8682 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
Purchase #3 | $23.43 | 8.141% | $25.3374 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #4 | $123.64 | 13.690% | $140.5663 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
Purchase #5 | $101.31 | 4.633% | $106.0037 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
Purchase #6 | $39.35 | 8.718% | $42.7805 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #7 | $19.34 | 3.235% | $19.9656 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.80 | $546.5427 | $546.55 | $546.50 | $546.60 |