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 | $212.50 | 8.456% | $230.469 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.29 | 8.267% | $178.9545 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #3 | $240.61 | 7.838% | $259.469 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #4 | $164.58 | 5.474% | $173.5891 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #5 | $161.74 | 4.127% | $168.415 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #6 | $98.89 | 12.748% | $111.4965 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #7 | $57.98 | 4.866% | $60.8013 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.59 | $1,183.1944 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.15 | $1,183.30 |