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 | $160.54 | 6.516% | $171.0008 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $136.95 | 5.429% | $144.385 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #3 | $43.52 | 3.108% | $44.8726 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
Purchase #4 | $168.89 | 8.404% | $183.0835 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
Purchase #5 | $196.72 | 9.298% | $215.011 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #6 | $121.63 | 8.687% | $132.196 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
Purchase #7 | $181.98 | 7.113% | $194.9242 | $194.92 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.23 | $1,085.4731 | $1,085.47 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.50 |