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 | $196.91 | 7.282% | $211.249 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
Purchase #2 | $135.99 | 7.681% | $146.4354 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $184.52 | 8.851% | $200.8519 | $200.85 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #4 | $148.35 | 12.668% | $167.143 | $167.14 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
Purchase #5 | $181.64 | 4.724% | $190.2207 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.54 | 7.766% | $247.3661 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
Purchase #7 | $104.95 | 10.268% | $115.7263 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.90 | $1,278.9924 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.00 | $1,278.90 |