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 | $190.33 | 6.329% | $202.376 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
Purchase #2 | $137.46 | 5.550% | $145.089 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
Purchase #3 | $128.33 | 3.231% | $132.4763 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #4 | $124.77 | 6.809% | $133.2656 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.96 | 5.224% | $255.6522 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
Purchase #6 | $222.87 | 13.510% | $252.9797 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $91.70 | 4.752% | $96.0576 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.42 | $1,217.8964 | $1,217.91 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.10 |