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 | $229.99 | 3.281% | $237.536 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.49 | 4.844% | $196.572 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #3 | $120.32 | 5.339% | $126.7439 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
Purchase #4 | $203.53 | 8.347% | $220.5186 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #5 | $44.37 | 7.307% | $47.6121 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #6 | $139.87 | 11.339% | $155.7299 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
Purchase #7 | $42.57 | 13.576% | $48.3493 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.14 | $1,033.0618 | $1,033.06 | $1,033.05 | $1,032.90 |