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 | $227.89 | 6.841% | $243.48 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.30 | 12.284% | $139.569 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
Purchase #3 | $176.79 | 7.864% | $190.6928 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
Purchase #4 | $169.75 | 3.182% | $175.1514 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
Purchase #5 | $190.46 | 7.717% | $205.1578 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
Purchase #6 | $9.83 | 5.385% | $10.3593 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
Purchase #7 | $117.67 | 4.659% | $123.1522 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.69 | $1,087.5625 | $1,087.56 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.80 |