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 | $236.84 | 5.684% | $250.302 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #2 | $33.90 | 8.577% | $36.8076 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #3 | $188.63 | 9.298% | $206.1688 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.80 | 9.390% | $262.3172 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #5 | $210.32 | 13.379% | $238.4587 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #6 | $152.45 | 11.606% | $170.1433 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $31.72 | 9.544% | $34.7474 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.66 | $1,198.9450 | $1,198.95 | $1,198.90 | $1,198.90 |