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 | $218.79 | 4.545% | $228.734 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
Purchase #2 | $209.26 | 5.194% | $220.129 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.77 | 10.488% | $89.2412 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #4 | $172.92 | 7.815% | $186.4337 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
Purchase #5 | $167.56 | 5.485% | $176.7507 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
Purchase #6 | $30.36 | 6.259% | $32.2602 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
Purchase #7 | $176.70 | 12.509% | $198.8034 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.36 | $1,132.3522 | $1,132.34 | $1,132.40 | $1,132.30 |