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 | $169.77 | 8.680% | $184.506 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.28 | 6.642% | $239.1767 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #3 | $41.59 | 3.194% | $42.9184 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $213.72 | 7.703% | $230.1829 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #5 | $108.47 | 7.160% | $116.2365 | $116.24 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.57 | 8.257% | $240.9476 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
Purchase #7 | $230.79 | 7.666% | $248.4824 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,211.19 | $1,302.4505 | $1,302.46 | $1,302.50 | $1,302.40 |