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 | $159.36 | 8.505% | $172.9136 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #2 | $69.46 | 13.435% | $78.792 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $71.57 | 5.583% | $75.5658 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
Purchase #4 | $166.47 | 12.125% | $186.6545 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
Purchase #5 | $237.52 | 4.818% | $248.9637 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #6 | $174.74 | 4.749% | $183.0384 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
Purchase #7 | $81.89 | 10.399% | $90.4057 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.01 | $1,036.3337 | $1,036.33 | $1,036.30 | $1,036.40 |