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 | $194.28 | 10.209% | $214.114 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
Purchase #2 | $216.65 | 8.727% | $235.557 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
Purchase #3 | $109.62 | 5.738% | $115.91 | $115.91 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
Purchase #4 | $230.26 | 4.383% | $240.3523 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 9.125% | $248.6304 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #6 | $172.69 | 3.533% | $178.7911 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #7 | $135.71 | 12.803% | $153.085 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,287.05 | $1,386.4398 | $1,386.44 | $1,386.45 | $1,386.50 |