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 | $162.91 | 9.318% | $178.09 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #2 | $233.68 | 12.845% | $263.6962 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #3 | $75.55 | 3.432% | $78.1429 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #4 | $64.25 | 6.574% | $68.4738 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.39 | 8.166% | $84.7913 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #6 | $222.81 | 13.784% | $253.5221 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #7 | $240.41 | 7.258% | $257.859 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.00 | $1,184.5753 | $1,184.57 | $1,184.55 | $1,184.60 |