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 | $200.87 | 11.261% | $223.49 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #2 | $204.39 | 3.801% | $212.1589 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.80 | 4.764% | $164.27 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #4 | $121.50 | 13.798% | $138.2646 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
Purchase #5 | $210.87 | 6.696% | $224.9899 | $224.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Purchase #6 | $25.75 | 5.318% | $27.1194 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
Purchase #7 | $144.53 | 8.821% | $157.279 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.71 | $1,147.5718 | $1,147.57 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.70 |