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 | $195.90 | 5.585% | $206.841 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
Purchase #2 | $123.48 | 5.555% | $130.3393 | $130.34 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
Purchase #3 | $194.59 | 11.434% | $216.8394 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
Purchase #4 | $208.86 | 8.451% | $226.5108 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #5 | $93.96 | 7.243% | $100.7655 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $158.69 | 6.843% | $169.5492 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #7 | $147.90 | 12.730% | $166.7277 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,123.38 | $1,217.5729 | $1,217.58 | $1,217.60 | $1,217.40 |