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 | $160.48 | 7.295% | $172.187 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #2 | $220.32 | 5.827% | $233.158 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 10.786% | $217.6059 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #4 | $73.72 | 12.476% | $82.9173 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #5 | $41.67 | 8.505% | $45.214 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $198.43 | 4.476% | $207.3117 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
Purchase #7 | $98.55 | 12.124% | $110.4982 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.59 | $1,068.8921 | $1,068.90 | $1,068.85 | $1,068.90 |