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 | $194.96 | 10.496% | $215.423 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.62 | 3.182% | $38.8171 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $230.26 | 10.320% | $254.0228 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Purchase #4 | $20.52 | 3.143% | $21.1649 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
Purchase #5 | $35.43 | 7.530% | $38.0979 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
Purchase #6 | $197.98 | 3.480% | $204.8697 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
Purchase #7 | $105.83 | 3.723% | $109.7701 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $822.60 | $882.1655 | $882.16 | $882.05 | $882.20 |