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 | $186.70 | 5.256% | $196.513 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.64 | 9.480% | $158.3519 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #3 | $25.87 | 6.266% | $27.491 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #4 | $181.73 | 6.416% | $193.3898 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 12.555% | $266.3389 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
Purchase #6 | $215.93 | 8.793% | $234.9167 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #7 | $39.53 | 10.738% | $43.7747 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.03 | $1,120.7760 | $1,120.77 | $1,120.75 | $1,120.80 |