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 | $185.40 | 13.644% | $210.696 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.52 | 7.548% | $15.616 | $15.62 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
Purchase #3 | $210.42 | 7.203% | $225.5766 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $109.26 | 13.421% | $123.9238 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #5 | $217.57 | 11.451% | $242.4839 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.60 | 12.362% | $157.981 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 10.343% | $267.4494 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.15 | $1,243.7267 | $1,243.73 | $1,243.75 | $1,243.70 |