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 | $209.99 | 6.647% | $223.948 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
Purchase #2 | $247.97 | 7.488% | $266.538 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
Purchase #3 | $135.27 | 11.792% | $151.221 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 4.116% | $168.0224 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #5 | $107.37 | 12.168% | $120.4348 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
Purchase #6 | $140.65 | 4.410% | $146.8527 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
Purchase #7 | $155.89 | 3.491% | $161.3321 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,158.52 | $1,238.3490 | $1,238.34 | $1,238.35 | $1,238.20 |