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 | $212.89 | 7.207% | $228.233 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
Purchase #2 | $79.74 | 3.730% | $82.7143 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #3 | $225.87 | 9.339% | $246.964 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
Purchase #4 | $34.29 | 12.115% | $38.4442 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
Purchase #5 | $122.87 | 5.190% | $129.247 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
Purchase #6 | $225.86 | 7.313% | $242.3771 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #7 | $83.34 | 5.475% | $87.9029 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.86 | $1,055.8825 | $1,055.87 | $1,055.90 | $1,055.80 |