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 | $226.95 | 6.720% | $242.201 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #2 | $210.60 | 3.623% | $218.23 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #3 | $190.51 | 4.546% | $199.1706 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
Purchase #4 | $226.40 | 5.249% | $238.2837 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #5 | $105.32 | 6.656% | $112.3301 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
Purchase #6 | $189.83 | 3.209% | $195.9216 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
Purchase #7 | $76.41 | 4.364% | $79.7445 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,226.02 | $1,285.8815 | $1,285.87 | $1,285.90 | $1,285.80 |