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 | $192.99 | 5.450% | $203.508 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.85 | 3.498% | $135.4271 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
Purchase #3 | $128.75 | 5.677% | $136.0591 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
Purchase #4 | $76.32 | 5.130% | $80.2352 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
Purchase #5 | $180.95 | 3.301% | $186.9232 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
Purchase #6 | $144.37 | 3.476% | $149.3883 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #7 | $179.83 | 6.679% | $191.8408 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.06 | $1,083.3817 | $1,083.39 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.30 |