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 | $115.43 | 7.200% | $123.741 | $123.74 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
Purchase #2 | $132.28 | 7.593% | $142.324 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $17.99 | 9.498% | $19.6987 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
Purchase #4 | $169.45 | 11.286% | $188.5741 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
Purchase #5 | $125.90 | 8.509% | $136.6128 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 6.815% | $190.0452 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.96 | 11.365% | $278.368 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.93 | $1,079.3638 | $1,079.36 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.30 |