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 | $147.92 | 13.775% | $168.296 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #2 | $199.62 | 8.691% | $216.969 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 7.873% | $242.423 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #4 | $124.88 | 11.829% | $139.6521 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
Purchase #5 | $144.68 | 11.191% | $160.8711 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
Purchase #6 | $215.78 | 6.727% | $230.2955 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.69 | 11.497% | $179.1645 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,218.30 | $1,337.6712 | $1,337.67 | $1,337.60 | $1,337.80 |