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 | $233.72 | 5.353% | $246.231 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
Purchase #2 | $179.55 | 11.585% | $200.3509 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.51 | 12.511% | $39.9527 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #4 | $202.55 | 12.249% | $227.3603 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.56 | 3.377% | $220.7719 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
Purchase #6 | $188.90 | 3.787% | $196.0536 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #7 | $173.60 | 4.739% | $181.8269 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,227.39 | $1,312.5473 | $1,312.54 | $1,312.55 | $1,312.70 |