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 | $204.60 | 10.347% | $225.77 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
Purchase #2 | $143.49 | 3.339% | $148.2811 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.35 | 12.567% | $183.8782 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
Purchase #4 | $235.29 | 6.828% | $251.3556 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
Purchase #5 | $25.50 | 9.840% | $28.0092 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #6 | $115.60 | 8.120% | $124.9867 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Purchase #7 | $152.55 | 4.428% | $159.3049 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.38 | $1,121.5857 | $1,121.59 | $1,121.60 | $1,121.70 |