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 | $170.79 | 7.275% | $183.215 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
Purchase #2 | $188.38 | 11.615% | $210.2603 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
Purchase #3 | $192.93 | 3.823% | $200.3057 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $105.88 | 11.517% | $118.0742 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
Purchase #5 | $197.41 | 5.708% | $208.6782 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #6 | $201.49 | 6.801% | $215.1933 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 6.516% | $148.7283 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,196.51 | $1,284.4550 | $1,284.46 | $1,284.45 | $1,284.50 |