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 | $114.77 | 13.595% | $130.373 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
Purchase #2 | $245.67 | 7.183% | $263.3165 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
Purchase #3 | $199.74 | 4.329% | $208.3867 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #4 | $69.46 | 12.402% | $78.0744 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
Purchase #5 | $160.26 | 3.214% | $165.4108 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #6 | $118.38 | 13.577% | $134.4525 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.45 | 5.312% | $206.8854 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.73 | $1,186.8993 | $1,186.90 | $1,186.85 | $1,187.00 |