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 | $185.90 | 6.716% | $198.385 | $198.39 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #2 | $164.53 | 7.598% | $177.031 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
Purchase #3 | $111.26 | 13.795% | $126.6083 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
Purchase #4 | $225.42 | 9.329% | $246.4494 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
Purchase #5 | $151.76 | 6.694% | $161.9188 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 4.789% | $56.2717 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
Purchase #7 | $119.57 | 11.555% | $133.3863 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.14 | $1,100.0505 | $1,100.06 | $1,100.05 | $1,100.00 |