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 | $102.44 | 12.705% | $115.455 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.65 | 10.497% | $100.1655 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #3 | $193.41 | 5.102% | $203.2778 | $203.28 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #4 | $169.63 | 8.375% | $183.8365 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
Purchase #5 | $243.45 | 3.688% | $252.4284 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
Purchase #6 | $227.28 | 10.468% | $251.0717 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
Purchase #7 | $173.89 | 13.151% | $196.7583 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,200.75 | $1,302.9932 | $1,303.01 | $1,303.00 | $1,303.10 |