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 | $197.50 | 13.161% | $223.493 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.95 | 9.179% | $215.028 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
Purchase #3 | $28.37 | 4.368% | $29.6092 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #4 | $113.50 | 7.769% | $122.3178 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
Purchase #5 | $141.55 | 12.630% | $159.4278 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.32 | 5.585% | $256.9094 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $32.72 | 4.366% | $34.1486 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.91 | $1,040.9338 | $1,040.94 | $1,040.95 | $1,040.80 |