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 | $158.97 | 13.378% | $180.237 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $217.84 | 4.731% | $228.146 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
Purchase #3 | $207.72 | 10.320% | $229.1567 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
Purchase #4 | $120.72 | 5.690% | $127.589 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #5 | $114.77 | 12.772% | $129.4284 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #6 | $122.88 | 12.313% | $138.0102 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #7 | $51.90 | 4.860% | $54.4223 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.80 | $1,086.9896 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.90 |