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 | $144.32 | 4.199% | $150.38 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #2 | $20.72 | 12.292% | $23.2669 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
Purchase #3 | $196.44 | 8.602% | $213.3378 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
Purchase #4 | $29.35 | 8.824% | $31.9398 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
Purchase #5 | $225.98 | 5.665% | $238.7818 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.69 | 3.713% | $238.2184 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #7 | $171.62 | 11.111% | $190.6887 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.12 | $1,086.6134 | $1,086.62 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.60 |