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 | $215.41 | 5.529% | $227.32 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
Purchase #2 | $185.89 | 3.331% | $192.082 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
Purchase #3 | $168.90 | 8.821% | $183.7987 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.67 | 12.495% | $281.9912 | $281.99 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
Purchase #5 | $83.60 | 12.804% | $94.3041 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.50 | 8.255% | $187.8224 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #7 | $40.80 | 12.852% | $46.0436 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,118.77 | $1,213.3620 | $1,213.35 | $1,213.35 | $1,213.30 |