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 | $166.39 | 10.250% | $183.445 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
Purchase #2 | $158.33 | 13.674% | $179.98 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.58 | 4.603% | $150.189 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #4 | $81.37 | 4.650% | $85.1537 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #5 | $187.35 | 13.643% | $212.9102 | $212.91 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
Purchase #6 | $212.34 | 11.411% | $236.5701 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 7.773% | $257.0386 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.86 | $1,305.2866 | $1,305.29 | $1,305.30 | $1,305.30 |