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 | $214.99 | 5.777% | $227.41 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
Purchase #2 | $131.54 | 3.779% | $136.5109 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #3 | $218.40 | 12.424% | $245.534 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
Purchase #4 | $222.25 | 13.800% | $252.9205 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
Purchase #5 | $71.45 | 10.538% | $78.9794 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #6 | $16.66 | 8.743% | $18.1166 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #7 | $173.93 | 6.401% | $185.0633 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.22 | $1,144.5347 | $1,144.53 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.50 |