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 | $98.99 | 5.844% | $104.775 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #2 | $175.49 | 9.241% | $191.707 | $191.71 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
Purchase #3 | $234.98 | 6.733% | $250.8012 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #4 | $154.74 | 12.571% | $174.1924 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
Purchase #5 | $38.73 | 4.508% | $40.4759 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #6 | $212.28 | 3.175% | $219.0199 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #7 | $227.60 | 5.642% | $240.4412 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.81 | $1,221.4126 | $1,221.42 | $1,221.45 | $1,221.40 |