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 | $194.57 | 4.530% | $203.384 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
Purchase #2 | $81.86 | 9.775% | $89.8618 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
Purchase #3 | $216.45 | 10.780% | $239.7833 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #4 | $76.89 | 11.226% | $85.5217 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.38 | 12.296% | $103.739 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
Purchase #6 | $87.31 | 5.583% | $92.1845 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #7 | $250.92 | 13.656% | $285.1856 | $285.19 | $285.20 | $285.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.38 | $1,099.6599 | $1,099.65 | $1,099.70 | $1,099.70 |