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 | $199.99 | 10.177% | $220.343 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
Purchase #2 | $8.68 | 12.235% | $9.742 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
Purchase #3 | $196.60 | 11.616% | $219.4371 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
Purchase #4 | $218.33 | 9.451% | $238.9644 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
Purchase #5 | $157.72 | 3.344% | $162.9942 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
Purchase #6 | $221.30 | 3.367% | $228.7512 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
Purchase #7 | $145.50 | 6.860% | $155.4813 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,148.12 | $1,235.7132 | $1,235.70 | $1,235.75 | $1,235.70 |