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 | $174.55 | 3.230% | $180.188 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $54.63 | 10.735% | $60.4945 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #3 | $226.79 | 7.527% | $243.8605 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #4 | $199.43 | 6.401% | $212.1955 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #5 | $13.91 | 4.173% | $14.4905 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #6 | $153.77 | 13.481% | $174.4997 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $117.69 | 12.202% | $132.0505 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.77 | $1,017.7792 | $1,017.78 | $1,017.80 | $1,017.90 |