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 | $149.51 | 5.823% | $158.216 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #2 | $178.65 | 11.150% | $198.5695 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
Purchase #3 | $245.72 | 7.831% | $264.9623 | $264.96 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.66 | 5.500% | $264.4463 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
Purchase #5 | $187.51 | 3.121% | $193.3622 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
Purchase #6 | $211.80 | 12.831% | $238.9761 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
Purchase #7 | $117.94 | 9.391% | $129.0157 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,341.79 | $1,447.5481 | $1,447.56 | $1,447.50 | $1,447.60 |