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 | $188.76 | 12.509% | $212.372 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
Purchase #2 | $80.67 | 5.532% | $85.1327 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $142.56 | 11.361% | $158.7562 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.58 | 5.633% | $183.3578 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
Purchase #5 | $128.62 | 12.377% | $144.5393 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 12.565% | $268.5913 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #7 | $142.38 | 3.833% | $147.8374 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.18 | $1,200.5867 | $1,200.59 | $1,200.60 | $1,200.60 |