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 | $221.71 | 12.151% | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
Purchase #2 | $17.91 | 3.365% | $18.5127 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #3 | $191.57 | 9.642% | $210.0412 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #4 | $85.60 | 12.700% | $96.4712 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #5 | $166.63 | 4.745% | $174.5366 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 3.742% | $227.9004 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
Purchase #7 | $153.37 | 5.845% | $162.3345 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.47 | $1,138.4466 | $1,138.44 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.40 |