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 | $196.94 | 5.753% | $208.27 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
Purchase #2 | $120.83 | 6.340% | $128.4906 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 6.281% | $196.4073 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #4 | $207.46 | 11.456% | $231.2266 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $186.85 | 6.775% | $199.5091 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #6 | $122.27 | 4.665% | $127.9739 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
Purchase #7 | $233.26 | 6.473% | $248.3589 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,252.41 | $1,340.2364 | $1,340.24 | $1,340.20 | $1,340.30 |