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 | $224.56 | 5.452% | $236.803 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #2 | $180.45 | 10.861% | $200.0487 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #3 | $201.63 | 6.274% | $214.2803 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #4 | $125.35 | 8.365% | $135.8355 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #5 | $89.80 | 4.306% | $93.6668 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
Purchase #6 | $180.91 | 7.447% | $194.3824 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #7 | $195.57 | 6.707% | $208.6869 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,198.27 | $1,283.7036 | $1,283.71 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.70 |