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 | $155.48 | 12.500% | $174.915 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #2 | $158.45 | 13.269% | $179.4747 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
Purchase #3 | $66.51 | 5.517% | $70.1794 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
Purchase #4 | $216.37 | 12.852% | $244.1779 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $67.45 | 6.627% | $71.9199 | $71.92 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
Purchase #6 | $43.87 | 10.802% | $48.6088 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #7 | $177.73 | 6.320% | $188.9625 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.86 | $978.2382 | $978.24 | $978.20 | $978.30 |