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 | $32.50 | 11.246% | $36.155 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $198.47 | 5.361% | $209.11 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
Purchase #3 | $109.86 | 8.661% | $119.375 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
Purchase #4 | $143.29 | 4.426% | $149.632 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 3.228% | $236.7018 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #6 | $210.83 | 11.179% | $234.3987 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #7 | $134.26 | 3.490% | $138.9457 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.51 | $1,124.3182 | $1,124.33 | $1,124.35 | $1,124.30 |