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 | $193.44 | 7.484% | $207.917 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #2 | $222.51 | 6.373% | $236.6906 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #3 | $186.60 | 7.356% | $200.3263 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $122.65 | 12.491% | $137.9702 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
Purchase #5 | $230.33 | 8.685% | $250.3342 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $5.44 | 5.428% | $5.7353 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
Purchase #7 | $97.61 | 10.829% | $108.1802 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.58 | $1,147.1538 | $1,147.16 | $1,147.20 | $1,147.10 |