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 | $209.83 | 10.579% | $232.0279 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
Purchase #2 | $180.27 | 5.258% | $189.7486 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 13.244% | $230.4176 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #4 | $236.98 | 5.623% | $250.3054 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #5 | $125.85 | 5.836% | $133.1946 | $133.19 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
Purchase #6 | $161.42 | 13.193% | $182.7161 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #7 | $88.39 | 4.473% | $92.3437 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,206.21 | $1,310.7539 | $1,310.76 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.60 |