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 | $124.87 | 3.679% | $129.464 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.25 | 12.223% | $111.3813 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 8.441% | $78.7932 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $215.81 | 10.699% | $238.8995 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #5 | $140.65 | 8.628% | $152.7853 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.60 | 7.596% | $268.5596 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
Purchase #7 | $206.71 | 4.796% | $216.6238 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,109.55 | $1,196.5067 | $1,196.50 | $1,196.50 | $1,196.60 |