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 | $196.89 | 9.518% | $215.63 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #2 | $249.92 | 8.141% | $270.266 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #3 | $70.71 | 13.304% | $80.1173 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #4 | $45.42 | 6.540% | $48.3905 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #5 | $83.69 | 4.213% | $87.2159 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #6 | $223.83 | 10.532% | $247.4038 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #7 | $111.51 | 4.837% | $116.9037 | $116.90 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.97 | $1,065.9272 | $1,065.93 | $1,065.90 | $1,065.90 |