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 | $189.69 | 4.287% | $197.822 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #2 | $80.41 | 8.351% | $87.125 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
Purchase #3 | $208.75 | 9.133% | $227.8151 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
Purchase #4 | $170.94 | 5.132% | $179.7126 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #5 | $142.70 | 9.468% | $156.2108 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #6 | $225.58 | 7.221% | $241.8691 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #7 | $123.61 | 12.819% | $139.4556 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.68 | $1,230.0102 | $1,230.02 | $1,229.95 | $1,230.00 |