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 | $188.33 | 6.384% | $200.353 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $170.30 | 8.458% | $184.704 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #3 | $61.28 | 6.429% | $65.2197 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 13.598% | $261.8207 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
Purchase #5 | $129.40 | 6.216% | $137.4435 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
Purchase #6 | $146.85 | 3.158% | $151.4875 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #7 | $129.82 | 10.543% | $143.5069 | $143.51 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.46 | $1,144.5353 | $1,144.53 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.50 |