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 | $231.79 | 5.357% | $244.207 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
Purchase #2 | $137.88 | 4.577% | $144.1908 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #3 | $53.51 | 5.606% | $56.5098 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #4 | $38.81 | 4.324% | $40.4881 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $177.61 | 12.477% | $199.7704 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
Purchase #6 | $184.95 | 13.274% | $209.5003 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #7 | $141.70 | 11.442% | $157.9133 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.25 | $1,052.5797 | $1,052.58 | $1,052.55 | $1,052.60 |