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 | $195.99 | 10.748% | $217.055 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #2 | $75.50 | 12.808% | $85.17 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #3 | $153.58 | 3.200% | $158.4946 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #4 | $59.79 | 6.323% | $63.5705 | $63.57 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
Purchase #5 | $30.66 | 11.547% | $34.2003 | $34.20 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
Purchase #6 | $230.76 | 3.614% | $239.0997 | $239.10 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
Purchase #7 | $170.71 | 11.406% | $190.1812 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.99 | $987.7713 | $987.77 | $987.75 | $987.90 |