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 | $188.56 | 4.869% | $197.741 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
Purchase #2 | $188.51 | 9.483% | $206.3864 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
Purchase #3 | $237.50 | 5.649% | $250.9164 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #4 | $161.64 | 6.746% | $172.5442 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.53 | 11.538% | $7.2834 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #6 | $118.47 | 4.148% | $123.3841 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.33 | 7.373% | $258.0495 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.54 | $1,216.3050 | $1,216.30 | $1,216.35 | $1,216.20 |