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 | $183.76 | 8.214% | $198.854 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #2 | $197.81 | 3.773% | $205.2734 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #3 | $218.80 | 5.573% | $230.9937 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
Purchase #4 | $8.99 | 5.392% | $9.4747 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.32 | 3.163% | $252.0478 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
Purchase #6 | $235.94 | 10.739% | $261.2776 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #7 | $30.76 | 12.209% | $34.5155 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.38 | $1,192.4367 | $1,192.43 | $1,192.40 | $1,192.50 |