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 | $161.71 | 5.393% | $170.431 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.69 | 9.831% | $42.4936 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $188.82 | 6.352% | $200.8138 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #4 | $17.87 | 13.195% | $20.2279 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #5 | $177.95 | 12.688% | $200.5283 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.33 | 7.206% | $172.9554 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 5.251% | $243.614 | $243.61 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.83 | $1,051.0640 | $1,051.06 | $1,051.10 | $1,051.00 |