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 | $199.36 | 5.632% | $210.588 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
Purchase #2 | $210.33 | 13.127% | $237.94 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
Purchase #3 | $49.92 | 12.833% | $56.3262 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
Purchase #4 | $220.80 | 8.125% | $238.74 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #5 | $227.48 | 6.154% | $241.4791 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $53.36 | 8.167% | $57.7179 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
Purchase #7 | $135.76 | 3.616% | $140.6691 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.01 | $1,183.4603 | $1,183.47 | $1,183.50 | $1,183.40 |