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 | $176.52 | 10.217% | $194.555 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
Purchase #2 | $126.89 | 3.568% | $131.4174 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.69 | 12.253% | $92.822 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $95.53 | 8.183% | $103.3472 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
Purchase #5 | $196.51 | 10.722% | $217.5798 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 3.400% | $8.0652 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
Purchase #7 | $212.52 | 8.374% | $230.3164 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.46 | $978.1030 | $978.12 | $978.05 | $978.10 |