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 | $202.95 | 10.302% | $223.8579 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #2 | $205.57 | 6.158% | $218.229 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #3 | $82.71 | 6.208% | $87.8446 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #4 | $210.85 | 11.760% | $235.646 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
Purchase #5 | $138.51 | 11.327% | $154.199 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
Purchase #6 | $172.50 | 8.504% | $187.1694 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
Purchase #7 | $33.60 | 11.688% | $37.5272 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.69 | $1,144.4731 | $1,144.48 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.40 |