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 | $167.83 | 9.195% | $183.262 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #2 | $222.73 | 5.676% | $235.3722 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
Purchase #3 | $233.48 | 12.567% | $262.8214 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.27 | 5.134% | $182.1657 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
Purchase #5 | $32.86 | 10.837% | $36.421 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #6 | $147.91 | 5.115% | $155.4756 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
Purchase #7 | $179.30 | 11.719% | $200.3122 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.38 | $1,255.8301 | $1,255.83 | $1,255.75 | $1,255.90 |