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 | $199.57 | 4.767% | $209.0835 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
Purchase #2 | $204.84 | 6.488% | $218.13 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
Purchase #3 | $39.75 | 5.653% | $41.9971 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #4 | $26.72 | 9.650% | $29.2985 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #5 | $234.45 | 11.123% | $260.5279 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #6 | $117.67 | 8.380% | $127.5307 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.25 | 13.271% | $275.5317 | $275.53 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.25 | $1,162.0994 | $1,162.10 | $1,162.20 | $1,162.00 |