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 | $172.63 | 7.216% | $185.087 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #2 | $95.30 | 12.578% | $107.2868 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
Purchase #3 | $92.45 | 6.549% | $98.5046 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #4 | $157.90 | 10.834% | $175.0069 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #5 | $131.93 | 6.234% | $140.1545 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.46 | 10.425% | $269.945 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
Purchase #7 | $118.92 | 3.832% | $123.477 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.59 | $1,099.4618 | $1,099.47 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.50 |