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 | $196.96 | 10.264% | $217.176 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
Purchase #2 | $96.54 | 4.320% | $100.7105 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #3 | $81.44 | 9.348% | $89.053 | $89.05 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
Purchase #4 | $220.27 | 8.705% | $239.4445 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
Purchase #5 | $165.25 | 8.782% | $179.7623 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $227.32 | 3.412% | $235.0762 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.48 | 7.674% | $256.781 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,226.26 | $1,318.0035 | $1,318.00 | $1,318.05 | $1,318.10 |