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 | $237.63 | 9.487% | $260.174 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #2 | $194.39 | 12.513% | $218.714 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #3 | $21.55 | 12.283% | $24.197 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #4 | $116.43 | 9.713% | $127.7388 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
Purchase #5 | $120.97 | 13.336% | $137.1026 | $137.10 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
Purchase #6 | $205.99 | 8.267% | $223.0192 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Purchase #7 | $171.27 | 6.696% | $182.7382 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.23 | $1,173.6838 | $1,173.68 | $1,173.65 | $1,173.60 |