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 | $164.71 | 12.400% | $185.134 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #2 | $120.82 | 13.799% | $137.492 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #3 | $236.37 | 8.440% | $256.3196 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $117.89 | 3.728% | $122.2849 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 13.677% | $19.3024 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
Purchase #6 | $125.74 | 9.747% | $137.9959 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #7 | $195.46 | 9.648% | $214.318 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.97 | $1,072.8468 | $1,072.84 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.80 |