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 | $178.45 | 5.381% | $188.0524 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
Purchase #2 | $86.78 | 5.469% | $91.526 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
Purchase #3 | $225.46 | 4.600% | $235.8312 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
Purchase #4 | $135.68 | 4.332% | $141.5577 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
Purchase #5 | $121.87 | 13.128% | $137.8691 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
Purchase #6 | $104.72 | 9.439% | $114.6045 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
Purchase #7 | $95.57 | 7.207% | $102.4577 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.53 | $1,011.8986 | $1,011.90 | $1,011.90 | $1,012.00 |