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 | $220.37 | 8.228% | $238.502 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.70 | 5.358% | $244.1145 | $244.11 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
Purchase #3 | $16.56 | 11.815% | $18.5166 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $203.85 | 3.610% | $211.209 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
Purchase #5 | $134.88 | 8.588% | $146.4635 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #6 | $99.75 | 7.714% | $107.4447 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
Purchase #7 | $111.83 | 9.347% | $122.2828 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.94 | $1,088.5331 | $1,088.52 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 |