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 | $156.73 | 10.483% | $173.16 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.28 | 5.574% | $113.2598 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
Purchase #3 | $216.48 | 11.181% | $240.6846 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #4 | $234.70 | 11.799% | $262.3923 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #5 | $190.43 | 3.530% | $197.1522 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
Purchase #6 | $48.28 | 4.266% | $50.3396 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
Purchase #7 | $97.81 | 7.235% | $104.8866 | $104.89 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.71 | $1,141.8751 | $1,141.87 | $1,141.90 | $1,142.00 |