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 | $190.37 | 5.306% | $200.471 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.49 | 3.397% | $133.8888 | $133.89 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
Purchase #3 | $208.81 | 3.204% | $215.5003 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #4 | $125.91 | 6.741% | $134.3976 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #5 | $182.94 | 9.767% | $200.8077 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $245.68 | 8.233% | $265.9068 | $265.91 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #7 | $126.44 | 8.123% | $136.7107 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,209.64 | $1,287.6829 | $1,287.69 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.70 |