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 | $208.64 | 8.588% | $226.558 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
Purchase #2 | $132.59 | 5.849% | $140.3452 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.79 | 12.533% | $184.3178 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #4 | $134.35 | 10.523% | $148.4877 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #5 | $163.73 | 5.695% | $173.0544 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
Purchase #6 | $151.64 | 5.361% | $159.7694 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #7 | $25.46 | 13.813% | $28.9768 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.20 | $1,061.5093 | $1,061.52 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.60 |