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 | $167.88 | 10.526% | $185.551 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #2 | $125.71 | 13.721% | $142.9587 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
Purchase #3 | $211.99 | 12.370% | $238.2132 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.53 | 8.347% | $160.9278 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
Purchase #5 | $169.72 | 7.721% | $182.8241 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #6 | $193.45 | 5.374% | $203.846 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
Purchase #7 | $121.42 | 3.839% | $126.0813 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.70 | $1,240.4021 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 |