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 | $153.95 | 10.265% | $169.753 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
Purchase #2 | $87.59 | 5.866% | $92.728 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
Purchase #3 | $214.97 | 10.319% | $237.1528 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
Purchase #4 | $16.90 | 11.347% | $18.8176 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $212.54 | 9.264% | $232.2297 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
Purchase #6 | $189.32 | 4.812% | $198.4301 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
Purchase #7 | $215.54 | 8.813% | $234.5355 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.81 | $1,183.6467 | $1,183.65 | $1,183.70 | $1,183.60 |