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 | $184.97 | 5.609% | $195.345 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
Purchase #2 | $244.86 | 11.683% | $273.467 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.62 | 4.779% | $50.9435 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
Purchase #4 | $79.56 | 6.263% | $84.5428 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #5 | $167.89 | 4.766% | $175.8916 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
Purchase #6 | $38.92 | 4.183% | $40.548 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.99 | 5.708% | $168.0651 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.81 | $988.8030 | $988.81 | $988.80 | $988.70 |