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 | $183.47 | 13.769% | $208.732 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
Purchase #2 | $18.49 | 5.780% | $19.5587 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #3 | $223.87 | 12.237% | $251.265 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #4 | $170.77 | 4.180% | $177.9082 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
Purchase #5 | $196.79 | 7.295% | $211.1458 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
Purchase #6 | $150.52 | 8.135% | $162.7648 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 4.359% | $5.5206 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.20 | $1,036.8951 | $1,036.90 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.90 |