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 | $225.37 | 5.684% | $238.18 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #2 | $122.53 | 13.759% | $139.3889 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #3 | $219.72 | 5.503% | $231.8112 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #4 | $180.83 | 6.264% | $192.1572 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
Purchase #5 | $36.48 | 6.173% | $38.7319 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
Purchase #6 | $192.71 | 3.435% | $199.3296 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
Purchase #7 | $173.98 | 12.820% | $196.2842 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.62 | $1,235.8830 | $1,235.88 | $1,235.95 | $1,235.90 |