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 | $231.34 | 5.169% | $243.298 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #2 | $29.69 | 13.744% | $33.7706 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #3 | $232.41 | 9.139% | $253.6499 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.40 | 7.428% | $170.166 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.31 | 11.560% | $251.3558 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
Purchase #6 | $150.79 | 7.409% | $161.962 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
Purchase #7 | $188.67 | 4.258% | $196.7036 | $196.70 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.61 | $1,310.9059 | $1,310.91 | $1,310.85 | $1,311.00 |