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 | $210.62 | 8.663% | $228.866 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
Purchase #2 | $168.53 | 9.317% | $184.2319 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
Purchase #3 | $152.36 | 10.667% | $168.6122 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #4 | $98.82 | 5.795% | $104.5466 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
Purchase #5 | $122.51 | 7.155% | $131.2756 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #6 | $190.82 | 11.762% | $213.2642 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
Purchase #7 | $48.96 | 3.620% | $50.7324 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.62 | $1,081.5289 | $1,081.53 | $1,081.55 | $1,081.50 |