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 | $148.37 | 10.769% | $164.348 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
Purchase #2 | $16.91 | 11.719% | $18.8917 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
Purchase #3 | $17.76 | 7.151% | $19.03 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #4 | $202.78 | 4.312% | $211.5239 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #5 | $127.59 | 10.234% | $140.6476 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
Purchase #6 | $226.89 | 8.667% | $246.5546 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 3.308% | $257.5159 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.57 | $1,058.5117 | $1,058.51 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.40 |