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 | $185.50 | 9.317% | $202.783 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #2 | $241.79 | 3.594% | $250.4799 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $207.48 | 12.211% | $232.8154 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
Purchase #4 | $228.88 | 4.453% | $239.072 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
Purchase #5 | $161.62 | 5.514% | $170.5317 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #6 | $164.44 | 7.205% | $176.2879 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #7 | $144.96 | 4.158% | $150.9874 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,334.67 | $1,422.9573 | $1,422.96 | $1,423.00 | $1,423.00 |