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 | $198.73 | 5.850% | $210.3557 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #2 | $91.81 | 4.339% | $95.7936 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
Purchase #3 | $206.83 | 10.645% | $228.8471 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
Purchase #4 | $99.46 | 11.831% | $111.2271 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 10.686% | $18.7945 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #6 | $58.69 | 6.602% | $62.5647 | $62.56 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
Purchase #7 | $233.61 | 3.240% | $241.179 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.11 | $968.7617 | $968.76 | $968.80 | $968.80 |