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 | $146.32 | 5.624% | $154.549 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.98 | 11.235% | $269.1665 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.77 | 12.553% | $85.2814 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #4 | $199.39 | 4.836% | $209.0325 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
Purchase #5 | $250.29 | 13.411% | $283.8564 | $283.86 | $283.85 | $283.90 |
Purchase #6 | $230.61 | 5.418% | $243.1044 | $243.10 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #7 | $95.75 | 5.685% | $101.1934 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,240.11 | $1,346.1836 | $1,346.18 | $1,346.20 | $1,346.20 |