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 | $219.95 | 12.857% | $248.229 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #2 | $153.41 | 4.209% | $159.867 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $194.38 | 6.663% | $207.3315 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
Purchase #4 | $182.62 | 6.362% | $194.2383 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.42 | 3.136% | $79.8479 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
Purchase #6 | $55.79 | 12.531% | $62.781 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #7 | $207.48 | 12.511% | $233.4378 | $233.44 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.05 | $1,185.7325 | $1,185.74 | $1,185.80 | $1,185.60 |