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 | $14.65 | 4.795% | $15.3525 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #2 | $204.60 | 3.594% | $211.9533 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
Purchase #3 | $137.82 | 4.527% | $144.0591 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $84.92 | 6.430% | $90.3804 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #5 | $176.51 | 5.777% | $186.707 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #6 | $216.51 | 9.453% | $236.9767 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
Purchase #7 | $201.97 | 4.433% | $210.9233 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.98 | $1,096.3523 | $1,096.35 | $1,096.35 | $1,096.50 |