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 | $178.96 | 6.716% | $190.979 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
Purchase #2 | $83.58 | 10.590% | $92.4311 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.60 | 5.821% | $37.6723 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
Purchase #4 | $223.90 | 4.495% | $233.9643 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
Purchase #5 | $233.61 | 12.440% | $262.6711 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
Purchase #6 | $206.80 | 5.765% | $218.722 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #7 | $223.45 | 5.222% | $235.1186 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,185.90 | $1,271.5584 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.60 |