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 | $131.46 | 7.133% | $140.837 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
Purchase #2 | $118.57 | 13.206% | $134.2284 | $134.23 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.45 | 4.268% | $248.627 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #4 | $197.80 | 5.246% | $208.1766 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #5 | $100.39 | 4.441% | $104.8483 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $7.97 | 6.113% | $8.4572 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #7 | $228.38 | 4.765% | $239.2623 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.02 | $1,084.4368 | $1,084.45 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.40 |