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 | $173.33 | 7.589% | $186.484 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.66 | 11.716% | $38.7208 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 10.534% | $160.9154 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #4 | $74.43 | 5.468% | $78.4998 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $63.89 | 4.337% | $66.6609 | $66.66 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
Purchase #6 | $214.96 | 13.459% | $243.8915 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
Purchase #7 | $191.93 | 5.755% | $202.9756 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.78 | $978.1480 | $978.15 | $978.15 | $978.20 |