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 | $169.93 | 9.325% | $185.776 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #2 | $121.69 | 3.732% | $126.2315 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
Purchase #3 | $247.32 | 10.349% | $272.9151 | $272.92 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
Purchase #4 | $224.65 | 7.375% | $241.2179 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
Purchase #5 | $72.90 | 3.534% | $75.4763 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.49 | 11.765% | $20.6653 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 13.806% | $248.8596 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.65 | $1,171.1417 | $1,171.16 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.20 |