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 | $153.42 | 11.483% | $171.0372 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $98.62 | 5.361% | $103.907 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #3 | $172.33 | 6.474% | $183.4866 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 10.703% | $172.0546 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.30 | 9.704% | $238.3868 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #6 | $162.91 | 13.548% | $184.981 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #7 | $175.38 | 8.509% | $190.3031 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.38 | $1,244.1563 | $1,244.16 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.20 |