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 | $177.55 | 11.216% | $197.464 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
Purchase #2 | $21.45 | 3.124% | $22.1201 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 4.506% | $17.2017 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #4 | $145.89 | 8.358% | $158.0835 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
Purchase #5 | $215.39 | 6.245% | $228.8411 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $185.35 | 10.565% | $204.9322 | $204.93 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
Purchase #7 | $237.56 | 5.534% | $250.7066 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.65 | $1,079.3492 | $1,079.34 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.30 |