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 | $159.96 | 7.520% | $171.989 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $184.96 | 3.112% | $190.716 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
Purchase #3 | $103.49 | 13.403% | $117.3608 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
Purchase #4 | $239.33 | 13.580% | $271.831 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
Purchase #5 | $118.76 | 3.236% | $122.6031 | $122.60 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
Purchase #6 | $47.70 | 10.377% | $52.6498 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
Purchase #7 | $76.32 | 5.580% | $80.5787 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.52 | $1,007.7284 | $1,007.73 | $1,007.75 | $1,007.70 |