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 | $178.98 | 9.744% | $196.4198 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #2 | $15.34 | 3.179% | $15.8277 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #3 | $98.25 | 8.456% | $106.558 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
Purchase #4 | $95.49 | 5.776% | $101.0055 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
Purchase #5 | $112.43 | 13.537% | $127.6496 | $127.65 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
Purchase #6 | $248.66 | 5.318% | $261.8837 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 11.111% | $264.7664 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.44 | $1,074.1107 | $1,074.12 | $1,074.10 | $1,074.10 |