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 | $172.35 | 9.237% | $188.27 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #2 | $87.68 | 8.758% | $95.359 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.29 | 13.874% | $182.5286 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #4 | $108.38 | 9.525% | $118.7032 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #5 | $194.28 | 3.455% | $200.9924 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Purchase #6 | $235.42 | 3.813% | $244.3966 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.35 | 7.432% | $41.2002 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.75 | $1,071.4500 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.50 |