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 | $200.86 | 5.818% | $212.546 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $8.76 | 4.549% | $9.1585 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
Purchase #3 | $186.74 | 9.627% | $204.7175 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #4 | $127.79 | 12.509% | $143.7753 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #5 | $205.94 | 4.633% | $215.4812 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #6 | $203.92 | 9.559% | $223.4127 | $223.41 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.50 | 3.239% | $72.7835 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.51 | $1,081.8747 | $1,081.88 | $1,081.90 | $1,081.90 |