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 | $216.90 | 8.562% | $235.471 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.96 | 10.726% | $146.114 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #3 | $187.34 | 9.185% | $204.5472 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
Purchase #4 | $154.80 | 10.527% | $171.0958 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #5 | $185.98 | 7.774% | $200.4381 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $185.80 | 4.776% | $194.6738 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
Purchase #7 | $35.55 | 3.401% | $36.7591 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.33 | $1,189.0990 | $1,189.10 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.10 |