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 | $105.38 | 3.476% | $109.043 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #2 | $143.86 | 10.165% | $158.4834 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.87 | 9.293% | $144.1247 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $238.88 | 9.732% | $262.1278 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
Purchase #5 | $44.80 | 13.800% | $50.9824 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
Purchase #6 | $208.83 | 5.524% | $220.3658 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
Purchase #7 | $127.65 | 4.446% | $133.3253 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.27 | $1,078.4524 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.40 |