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 | $209.96 | 7.339% | $225.369 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
Purchase #2 | $200.49 | 3.777% | $208.0625 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #3 | $217.44 | 6.353% | $231.254 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.57 | 7.691% | $43.6902 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $87.41 | 10.778% | $96.831 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
Purchase #6 | $225.77 | 8.283% | $244.4705 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #7 | $34.68 | 9.408% | $37.9427 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.32 | $1,087.6199 | $1,087.61 | $1,087.60 | $1,087.70 |