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 | $146.63 | 10.281% | $161.705 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #2 | $43.68 | 4.129% | $45.4835 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #3 | $37.69 | 4.444% | $39.3649 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $248.59 | 6.411% | $264.5271 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
Purchase #5 | $227.50 | 11.672% | $254.0538 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #6 | $211.32 | 11.502% | $235.626 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
Purchase #7 | $71.55 | 8.331% | $77.5108 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.96 | $1,078.2711 | $1,078.27 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.30 |