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 | $164.75 | 9.563% | $180.505 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $208.64 | 3.837% | $216.6455 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
Purchase #3 | $229.36 | 10.242% | $252.8511 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
Purchase #4 | $124.73 | 3.192% | $128.7114 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
Purchase #5 | $226.87 | 9.407% | $248.2117 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
Purchase #6 | $53.52 | 3.791% | $55.5489 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
Purchase #7 | $5.51 | 12.112% | $6.1774 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.38 | $1,088.6510 | $1,088.66 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.60 |