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 | $210.81 | 5.560% | $222.531 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.98 | 5.161% | $77.7981 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #3 | $163.31 | 4.438% | $170.5577 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.27 | 6.813% | $37.6729 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
Purchase #5 | $186.36 | 6.556% | $198.5778 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #6 | $211.86 | 11.595% | $236.4252 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
Purchase #7 | $166.76 | 13.742% | $189.6762 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.35 | $1,133.2389 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.30 | $1,133.30 |