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 | $154.25 | 10.376% | $170.255 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
Purchase #2 | $167.99 | 12.303% | $188.6578 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #3 | $208.36 | 4.739% | $218.2342 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #4 | $119.66 | 5.186% | $125.8656 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
Purchase #5 | $89.68 | 7.601% | $96.4966 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #6 | $215.59 | 7.344% | $231.4229 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
Purchase #7 | $102.86 | 3.472% | $106.4313 | $106.43 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.39 | $1,137.3634 | $1,137.37 | $1,137.35 | $1,137.40 |