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 | $209.50 | 10.611% | $231.73 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #2 | $118.90 | 12.180% | $133.382 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #3 | $123.49 | 9.254% | $134.9178 | $134.92 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
Purchase #4 | $227.67 | 10.125% | $250.7216 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $161.95 | 5.264% | $170.475 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #6 | $178.92 | 11.630% | $199.7284 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
Purchase #7 | $79.81 | 12.404% | $89.7096 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.24 | $1,210.6644 | $1,210.67 | $1,210.70 | $1,210.60 |