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 | $113.98 | 3.748% | $118.252 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
Purchase #2 | $131.40 | 5.191% | $138.221 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #3 | $197.64 | 12.440% | $222.2264 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
Purchase #4 | $91.89 | 12.354% | $103.2421 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
Purchase #5 | $166.93 | 10.482% | $184.4276 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
Purchase #6 | $72.95 | 4.779% | $76.4363 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
Purchase #7 | $194.50 | 12.867% | $219.5263 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.29 | $1,062.3317 | $1,062.34 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.20 |