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 | $171.79 | 6.175% | $182.398 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
Purchase #2 | $139.26 | 10.767% | $154.2541 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
Purchase #3 | $53.51 | 12.788% | $60.3529 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.47 | 8.851% | $78.8843 | $78.88 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #5 | $225.82 | 3.627% | $234.0105 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
Purchase #6 | $228.83 | 7.113% | $245.1067 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
Purchase #7 | $231.72 | 12.143% | $259.8578 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,123.40 | $1,214.8643 | $1,214.86 | $1,214.85 | $1,215.00 |