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 | $168.95 | 5.533% | $178.298 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #2 | $226.37 | 4.126% | $235.71 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
Purchase #3 | $126.87 | 11.584% | $141.5666 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.82 | 12.150% | $32.3216 | $32.32 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #5 | $28.66 | 7.509% | $30.8121 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #6 | $232.54 | 13.700% | $264.398 | $264.40 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
Purchase #7 | $221.95 | 9.255% | $242.4915 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.16 | $1,125.5978 | $1,125.60 | $1,125.55 | $1,125.60 |