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 | $139.87 | 13.238% | $158.386 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #2 | $89.41 | 7.718% | $96.3107 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #3 | $92.87 | 7.858% | $100.1677 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #4 | $57.28 | 8.855% | $62.3521 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
Purchase #5 | $210.32 | 8.367% | $227.9175 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
Purchase #6 | $157.91 | 11.149% | $175.5154 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #7 | $197.55 | 12.723% | $222.6843 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.21 | $1,043.3337 | $1,043.34 | $1,043.30 | $1,043.40 |