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 | $223.35 | 7.529% | $240.166 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #2 | $162.82 | 3.198% | $168.027 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 10.157% | $241.9158 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.63 | 4.518% | $73.8211 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
Purchase #5 | $202.99 | 10.385% | $224.0705 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
Purchase #6 | $176.34 | 11.704% | $196.9788 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #7 | $122.77 | 9.613% | $134.5719 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.51 | $1,279.5511 | $1,279.56 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.60 |