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 | $164.68 | 13.689% | $187.223 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #2 | $130.90 | 7.466% | $140.673 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
Purchase #3 | $240.60 | 9.665% | $263.854 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
Purchase #4 | $19.77 | 4.168% | $20.594 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #5 | $187.84 | 9.827% | $206.299 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
Purchase #6 | $72.59 | 12.680% | $81.7944 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #7 | $215.37 | 4.687% | $225.4644 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.75 | $1,125.9018 | $1,125.88 | $1,125.85 | $1,126.00 |