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 | $130.57 | 7.589% | $140.479 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 4.551% | $260.5934 | $260.59 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
Purchase #3 | $162.77 | 11.246% | $181.0751 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
Purchase #4 | $159.65 | 7.765% | $172.0468 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #5 | $97.48 | 10.719% | $107.9289 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
Purchase #6 | $188.57 | 6.588% | $200.993 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Purchase #7 | $155.34 | 8.591% | $168.6853 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,143.63 | $1,231.8015 | $1,231.81 | $1,231.90 | $1,231.80 |