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 | $197.81 | 10.227% | $218.04 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.28 | 11.568% | $203.3662 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.59 | 8.196% | $44.9987 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #4 | $120.41 | 3.132% | $124.1812 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.93 | 3.641% | $249.7023 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #6 | $228.65 | 8.790% | $248.7483 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
Purchase #7 | $182.29 | 4.631% | $190.7318 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,193.96 | $1,279.7685 | $1,279.77 | $1,279.80 | $1,279.70 |