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 | $187.52 | 9.567% | $205.46 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.35 | 5.603% | $38.3867 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.39 | 10.237% | $245.1561 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
Purchase #4 | $156.40 | 6.675% | $166.8397 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
Purchase #5 | $227.38 | 12.208% | $255.1386 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #6 | $108.97 | 3.609% | $112.9027 | $112.90 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
Purchase #7 | $248.53 | 9.117% | $271.1885 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.54 | $1,295.0723 | $1,295.08 | $1,295.10 | $1,295.10 |