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 | $171.82 | 7.736% | $185.112 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #2 | $197.84 | 12.641% | $222.849 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 4.300% | $50.8775 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 8.503% | $188.231 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.81 | 4.285% | $235.486 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
Purchase #6 | $99.64 | 4.681% | $104.3041 | $104.30 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.51 | 4.638% | $249.5721 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,155.88 | $1,236.4317 | $1,236.43 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.40 |