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 | $166.69 | 11.603% | $186.031 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
Purchase #2 | $130.56 | 13.715% | $148.4663 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $200.74 | 10.668% | $222.1549 | $222.15 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
Purchase #4 | $221.49 | 12.542% | $249.2693 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
Purchase #5 | $134.67 | 3.678% | $139.6232 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
Purchase #6 | $192.83 | 10.644% | $213.3548 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
Purchase #7 | $123.60 | 3.334% | $127.7208 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.58 | $1,286.6203 | $1,286.61 | $1,286.55 | $1,286.70 |