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 | $207.85 | 8.338% | $225.1805 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
Purchase #2 | $208.57 | 12.497% | $234.635 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
Purchase #3 | $247.86 | 7.216% | $265.7456 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
Purchase #4 | $223.85 | 8.685% | $243.2914 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #5 | $174.58 | 12.586% | $196.5526 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #6 | $7.32 | 11.152% | $8.1363 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
Purchase #7 | $159.51 | 5.791% | $168.7472 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,229.54 | $1,342.2886 | $1,342.30 | $1,342.35 | $1,342.20 |