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 | $196.99 | 9.668% | $216.035 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.90 | 5.686% | $110.8646 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
Purchase #3 | $241.92 | 6.600% | $257.8867 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #4 | $179.97 | 13.814% | $204.8311 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
Purchase #5 | $161.61 | 4.395% | $168.7128 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
Purchase #6 | $60.80 | 8.276% | $65.8318 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
Purchase #7 | $242.37 | 7.181% | $259.7746 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,188.56 | $1,283.9366 | $1,283.93 | $1,283.95 | $1,283.90 |