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 | $181.97 | 7.870% | $196.291 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #2 | $150.46 | 3.209% | $155.2883 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #3 | $162.77 | 13.337% | $184.4786 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #4 | $145.51 | 10.854% | $161.3037 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #5 | $136.50 | 11.423% | $152.0924 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
Purchase #6 | $130.28 | 9.578% | $142.7582 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #7 | $196.63 | 10.586% | $217.4453 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.12 | $1,209.6575 | $1,209.66 | $1,209.70 | $1,209.70 |