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 | $243.34 | 5.690% | $257.186 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #2 | $51.40 | 5.461% | $54.207 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #3 | $104.35 | 12.558% | $117.4543 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
Purchase #4 | $179.54 | 11.407% | $200.0201 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #5 | $167.88 | 4.262% | $175.035 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #6 | $18.30 | 9.469% | $20.0328 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #7 | $78.97 | 3.723% | $81.9101 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $843.78 | $905.8453 | $905.85 | $905.85 | $905.80 |