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 | $162.96 | 10.143% | $179.489 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.47 | 7.841% | $42.5648 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #3 | $170.32 | 10.371% | $187.9839 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #4 | $100.97 | 4.512% | $105.5258 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.34 | 3.383% | $95.4639 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #6 | $44.27 | 3.249% | $45.7083 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #7 | $205.27 | 3.200% | $211.8386 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.60 | $868.5743 | $868.57 | $868.60 | $868.60 |