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 | $117.97 | 12.482% | $132.695 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #2 | $180.46 | 4.421% | $188.4381 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $179.29 | 9.433% | $196.2024 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $49.78 | 5.831% | $52.6827 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 5.697% | $249.2758 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
Purchase #6 | $80.35 | 13.228% | $90.9787 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
Purchase #7 | $198.51 | 10.574% | $219.5004 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.20 | $1,129.7731 | $1,129.78 | $1,129.85 | $1,129.80 |