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 | $166.69 | 11.498% | $185.856 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #2 | $188.72 | 5.541% | $199.177 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
Purchase #3 | $213.49 | 9.752% | $234.3095 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #4 | $128.74 | 4.121% | $134.0454 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
Purchase #5 | $166.80 | 3.631% | $172.8565 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #6 | $63.29 | 5.587% | $66.826 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
Purchase #7 | $59.50 | 13.575% | $67.5771 | $67.58 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.23 | $1,060.6475 | $1,060.67 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 |