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 | $132.45 | 12.832% | $149.446 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
Purchase #2 | $19.46 | 5.250% | $20.4817 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $208.86 | 4.779% | $218.8414 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
Purchase #4 | $110.50 | 10.712% | $122.3368 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
Purchase #5 | $147.38 | 10.448% | $162.7783 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #6 | $165.38 | 5.517% | $174.504 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.89 | 6.831% | $253.072 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.92 | $1,101.4602 | $1,101.46 | $1,101.50 | $1,101.40 |