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 | $238.57 | 5.284% | $251.176 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #2 | $18.77 | 8.426% | $20.3516 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #3 | $201.78 | 8.437% | $218.8042 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #4 | $240.58 | 12.573% | $270.8281 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #5 | $58.66 | 3.551% | $60.743 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
Purchase #6 | $40.31 | 12.136% | $45.202 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 9.580% | $229.5153 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.12 | $1,096.6202 | $1,096.62 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.60 |