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 | $135.50 | 5.814% | $143.378 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #2 | $19.54 | 10.134% | $21.5202 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #3 | $70.79 | 12.118% | $79.3683 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
Purchase #4 | $182.83 | 6.205% | $194.1746 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
Purchase #5 | $164.27 | 7.516% | $176.6165 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
Purchase #6 | $198.45 | 12.352% | $222.9625 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
Purchase #7 | $225.62 | 9.614% | $247.3111 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.00 | $1,085.3312 | $1,085.33 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.40 |