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 | $240.52 | 10.200% | $265.053 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
Purchase #2 | $17.42 | 4.651% | $18.2302 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
Purchase #3 | $150.95 | 5.494% | $159.2432 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #4 | $47.26 | 5.402% | $49.813 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #5 | $161.61 | 9.854% | $177.535 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
Purchase #6 | $195.68 | 8.107% | $211.5438 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.43 | 3.123% | $170.5964 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.87 | $1,052.0146 | $1,052.01 | $1,052.05 | $1,051.90 |