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 | $249.37 | 5.552% | $263.215 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #2 | $57.90 | 12.363% | $65.0582 | $65.06 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
Purchase #3 | $77.67 | 8.705% | $84.4312 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
Purchase #4 | $186.90 | 7.217% | $200.3886 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $114.35 | 5.322% | $120.4357 | $120.44 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.76 | 3.294% | $146.4296 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
Purchase #7 | $208.95 | 9.869% | $229.5713 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.90 | $1,109.5296 | $1,109.54 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.50 |