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 | $197.74 | 12.565% | $222.586 | $222.59 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
Purchase #2 | $148.28 | 11.461% | $165.2744 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
Purchase #3 | $225.45 | 8.554% | $244.735 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
Purchase #4 | $150.41 | 13.302% | $170.4175 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #5 | $39.97 | 5.169% | $42.036 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #6 | $28.81 | 12.846% | $32.5109 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #7 | $157.48 | 4.157% | $164.0264 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.14 | $1,041.5862 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.50 |