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 | $143.73 | 6.714% | $153.38 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.90 | 13.774% | $188.7511 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
Purchase #3 | $171.54 | 11.125% | $190.6238 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
Purchase #4 | $146.46 | 9.870% | $160.9156 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #5 | $220.83 | 8.697% | $240.0356 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $98.51 | 10.375% | $108.7304 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
Purchase #7 | $31.57 | 12.796% | $35.6097 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.54 | $1,078.0462 | $1,078.05 | $1,078.05 | $1,078.00 |