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 | $189.77 | 5.410% | $200.0366 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $90.27 | 10.843% | $100.058 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
Purchase #3 | $79.98 | 4.453% | $83.5415 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
Purchase #4 | $235.39 | 4.246% | $245.3847 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
Purchase #5 | $27.52 | 8.404% | $29.8328 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
Purchase #6 | $189.37 | 5.851% | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #7 | $240.98 | 8.569% | $261.6296 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.28 | $1,120.9332 | $1,120.93 | $1,121.00 | $1,120.90 |