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 | $189.50 | 5.743% | $200.383 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $85.55 | 8.666% | $92.9638 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
Purchase #3 | $68.92 | 3.687% | $71.4611 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
Purchase #4 | $226.51 | 9.234% | $247.4259 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.47 | 11.568% | $231.4701 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.31 | 8.644% | $270.8604 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
Purchase #7 | $153.67 | 11.372% | $171.1454 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.93 | $1,285.7097 | $1,285.71 | $1,285.70 | $1,285.80 |