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 | $188.68 | 6.396% | $200.748 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 9.708% | $156.0596 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
Purchase #3 | $190.37 | 10.683% | $210.7072 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #4 | $148.57 | 13.363% | $168.4234 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #5 | $81.63 | 4.628% | $85.4078 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.92 | 5.225% | $152.4921 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.65 | 13.783% | $277.2323 | $277.23 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.07 | $1,251.0704 | $1,251.07 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.00 |