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 | $179.97 | 10.155% | $198.246 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #2 | $18.82 | 3.497% | $19.4781 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.81 | 4.691% | $183.0103 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Purchase #4 | $234.70 | 10.564% | $259.4937 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $240.94 | 11.377% | $268.3517 | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #6 | $99.41 | 8.551% | $107.9105 | $107.91 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
Purchase #7 | $124.37 | 12.626% | $140.073 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.02 | $1,176.5633 | $1,176.56 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.60 |