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 | $210.79 | 10.306% | $232.514 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 3.428% | $147.478 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.75 | 5.495% | $75.6927 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
Purchase #4 | $97.64 | 13.237% | $110.5646 | $110.56 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 3.395% | $192.9557 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
Purchase #6 | $102.46 | 3.377% | $105.9201 | $105.92 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
Purchase #7 | $136.90 | 12.140% | $153.5197 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.75 | $1,018.6448 | $1,018.64 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.70 |