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 | $203.54 | 6.158% | $216.074 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
Purchase #2 | $54.53 | 5.485% | $57.521 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #3 | $183.88 | 6.541% | $195.9076 | $195.91 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
Purchase #4 | $13.80 | 10.859% | $15.2985 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #5 | $239.73 | 5.748% | $253.5097 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #6 | $148.88 | 5.275% | $156.7334 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
Purchase #7 | $124.54 | 13.192% | $140.9693 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.90 | $1,036.0135 | $1,036.01 | $1,035.95 | $1,036.00 |