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 | $146.92 | 10.503% | $162.351 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #2 | $202.88 | 3.573% | $210.1289 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
Purchase #3 | $226.45 | 8.779% | $246.33 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
Purchase #4 | $243.27 | 7.786% | $262.211 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #5 | $159.63 | 7.482% | $171.5735 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #6 | $73.51 | 4.363% | $76.7172 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 10.114% | $179.2105 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,215.41 | $1,308.5221 | $1,308.52 | $1,308.50 | $1,308.50 |