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 | $220.50 | 5.434% | $232.482 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.30 | 6.178% | $238.1573 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #3 | $214.81 | 13.378% | $243.5473 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
Purchase #4 | $160.69 | 5.703% | $169.8542 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
Purchase #5 | $166.53 | 12.445% | $187.2547 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #6 | $106.89 | 6.564% | $113.9063 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
Purchase #7 | $119.36 | 9.185% | $130.3232 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,213.08 | $1,315.5250 | $1,315.52 | $1,315.50 | $1,315.60 |