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 | $155.63 | 9.378% | $170.225 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.43 | 7.556% | $43.4849 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.63 | 9.543% | $272.3568 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.70 | 10.594% | $80.4018 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #5 | $188.50 | 3.200% | $194.532 | $194.53 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
Purchase #6 | $148.72 | 6.158% | $157.8782 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $175.98 | 11.641% | $196.4658 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.59 | $1,115.3445 | $1,115.35 | $1,115.40 | $1,115.40 |