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 | $132.94 | 5.844% | $140.709 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #2 | $238.93 | 10.622% | $264.3091 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #3 | $186.32 | 6.416% | $198.2743 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.44 | 4.510% | $93.4737 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
Purchase #5 | $196.90 | 7.296% | $211.2658 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
Purchase #6 | $144.36 | 10.853% | $160.0274 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #7 | $202.35 | 4.633% | $211.7249 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.24 | $1,279.7842 | $1,279.78 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.80 |