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 | $225.82 | 12.440% | $253.912 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #2 | $189.53 | 5.763% | $200.4526 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $133.69 | 6.660% | $142.5938 | $142.59 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #4 | $72.37 | 8.431% | $78.4715 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.35 | 10.264% | $190.04 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #6 | $18.41 | 7.700% | $19.8276 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #7 | $136.71 | 11.825% | $152.876 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.88 | $1,038.1735 | $1,038.17 | $1,038.20 | $1,038.20 |