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 | $223.88 | 4.717% | $234.4404 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
Purchase #2 | $192.47 | 11.328% | $214.273 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
Purchase #3 | $113.35 | 5.453% | $119.531 | $119.53 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
Purchase #4 | $69.74 | 4.136% | $72.6244 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
Purchase #5 | $48.58 | 8.159% | $52.5436 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
Purchase #6 | $175.77 | 4.261% | $183.2596 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 7.412% | $174.813 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.54 | $1,051.4850 | $1,051.47 | $1,051.45 | $1,051.40 |