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 | $149.39 | 11.150% | $166.047 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
Purchase #2 | $161.70 | 5.300% | $170.2701 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 13.395% | $228.8424 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
Purchase #4 | $108.26 | 7.217% | $116.0731 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
Purchase #5 | $34.27 | 8.398% | $37.148 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
Purchase #6 | $232.42 | 8.869% | $253.0333 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $211.44 | 3.260% | $218.3329 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,099.29 | $1,189.7468 | $1,189.74 | $1,189.75 | $1,189.60 |