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 | $127.57 | 5.419% | $134.483 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.88 | 13.185% | $279.4311 | $279.43 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.55 | 8.121% | $240.6233 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #4 | $165.50 | 13.710% | $188.1901 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #5 | $121.73 | 9.115% | $132.8257 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #6 | $226.47 | 3.125% | $233.5472 | $233.55 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
Purchase #7 | $75.75 | 3.128% | $78.1195 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.45 | $1,287.2199 | $1,287.22 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.10 |