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 | $235.44 | 12.517% | $264.91 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
Purchase #2 | $168.62 | 11.655% | $188.2727 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #3 | $34.55 | 5.210% | $36.3501 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
Purchase #4 | $190.60 | 6.353% | $202.7088 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
Purchase #5 | $221.52 | 6.525% | $235.9742 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
Purchase #6 | $145.62 | 9.642% | $159.6607 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #7 | $177.51 | 11.597% | $198.0958 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,173.86 | $1,285.9723 | $1,285.97 | $1,285.90 | $1,286.10 |