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 | $237.50 | 5.860% | $251.4175 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.85 | 4.558% | $173.4094 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $143.48 | 12.320% | $161.1567 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.85 | 12.805% | $79.9223 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
Purchase #5 | $194.79 | 9.494% | $213.2834 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
Purchase #6 | $18.79 | 7.607% | $20.2194 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #7 | $99.47 | 12.206% | $111.6113 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.73 | $1,011.0200 | $1,011.02 | $1,010.95 | $1,011.00 |