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 | $172.64 | 9.214% | $188.547 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.89 | 6.315% | $197.629 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
Purchase #3 | $210.67 | 11.858% | $235.6512 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
Purchase #4 | $33.92 | 12.675% | $38.2194 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #5 | $78.86 | 11.797% | $88.1631 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
Purchase #6 | $247.59 | 3.552% | $256.3844 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $115.35 | 13.170% | $130.5416 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.92 | $1,135.1357 | $1,135.13 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.10 |