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 | $120.27 | 7.721% | $129.556 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 7.314% | $175.512 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #3 | $184.78 | 8.416% | $200.3311 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $180.47 | 8.196% | $195.2613 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 13.317% | $239.6201 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #6 | $88.43 | 11.713% | $98.7878 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #7 | $108.26 | 11.268% | $120.4587 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.22 | $1,159.5270 | $1,159.53 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.60 |