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 | $208.26 | 11.489% | $232.187 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #2 | $206.47 | 6.196% | $219.2629 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #3 | $66.73 | 3.284% | $68.9214 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
Purchase #4 | $60.45 | 4.497% | $63.1684 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
Purchase #5 | $122.84 | 11.579% | $137.0636 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
Purchase #6 | $204.70 | 11.762% | $228.7768 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #7 | $192.55 | 3.635% | $199.5492 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.00 | $1,148.9293 | $1,148.93 | $1,148.90 | $1,149.00 |