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 | $195.73 | 12.810% | $220.803 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
Purchase #2 | $150.94 | 12.406% | $169.6656 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
Purchase #3 | $196.32 | 11.456% | $218.8104 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #4 | $34.47 | 12.846% | $38.898 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #5 | $39.74 | 6.355% | $42.2655 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #6 | $140.46 | 11.140% | $156.1072 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
Purchase #7 | $215.46 | 7.437% | $231.4838 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.12 | $1,078.0335 | $1,078.04 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.10 |