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 | $155.54 | 10.243% | $171.472 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.44 | 6.327% | $236.5138 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #3 | $120.84 | 6.292% | $128.4433 | $128.44 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
Purchase #4 | $234.80 | 7.813% | $253.1449 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
Purchase #5 | $219.72 | 10.357% | $242.4764 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.98 | 6.641% | $150.3425 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
Purchase #7 | $120.67 | 12.864% | $136.193 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,214.99 | $1,318.5859 | $1,318.57 | $1,318.60 | $1,318.50 |